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C# enigmatic scale
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C# enigmatic scale — ukulele chords and intervals
The C# enigmatic scale was invented as a musical puzzle and famously used by Giuseppe Verdi. On ukulele, the notes are C#, D, F, G, A, B, C. It has an unstable and surreal sound because it lacks the traditional fourth and fifth degrees, creating a gliding effect that challenges the listener's expectations. The diatonic chords of C# enigmatic are C# augmented, G major, F major, G unknown, A unknown, C# unknown, C suspended second. Commonly used in Classical, Experimental, Film Scores. Notable players include Giuseppe Verdi, Igor Stravinsky. Not chord-specific — this is a melodic scale for creating surreal, non-functional passages. Use over sustained pedal tones or atonal contexts.
The C# enigmatic scale has the following degrees: 1 ♭2 3 ♭5 ♭6 ♭7 7.
Intervals: H-3H-W-W-W-H-H.
Diatonic chords: C# augmented, G major, F major, G unknown, A unknown, C# unknown, C suspended second.
Use the interactive harmonizer above to explore triads, seventh chords, and chord voicings for composing with the C# enigmatic scale on ukulele.
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How to Use This Scale
Not chord-specific — this is a melodic scale for creating surreal, non-functional passages. Use over sustained pedal tones or atonal contexts.