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D composite blues scale
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D composite blues scale — ukulele chords and intervals
The D composite blues scale is a comprehensive nine-note jazz scale that merges major and minor blues structures. On ukulele, it contains the notes D, E, F, F#, G, Ab, A, B, C. It allows improvisers absolute melodic freedom over dominant chords, blending happiness and grit in every line. The diatonic chords of D composite blues are D unknown, E unknown, F unknown, Ab minor seventh, A minor seventh, Ab diminished, A minor, B diminished, C unknown. Commonly used in Jazz, Blues, Fusion, Funk. Notable players include John Scofield, Robben Ford, Larry Carlton. Use over dominant 7th chords in blues and jazz-blues. Contains both major and minor 3rds, allowing fluid switching between bright and dark.
The D composite blues scale has the following degrees: 1 2 ♭3 3 4 ♭5 5 6 ♭7.
Intervals: W-H-H-H-H-H-W-H-W.
Diatonic chords: D unknown, E unknown, F unknown, Ab minor seventh, A minor seventh, Ab diminished, A minor, B diminished, C unknown.
Use the interactive harmonizer above to explore triads, seventh chords, and chord voicings for composing with the D composite blues scale on ukulele.
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How to Use This Scale
Use over dominant 7th chords in blues and jazz-blues. Contains both major and minor 3rds, allowing fluid switching between bright and dark.