D leading whole tone chords
All ukulele chords for the D leading whole tone scale
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D leading whole tone scale
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D leading whole tone scale — ukulele chords and intervals
The D leading whole tone scale is a symmetrical scale that combines the weightless blur of the whole-tone system with a final bit of traditional resolution tension. On ukulele, its notes are D, E, F#, G#, A#, C, C#. It is used to create a sense of floating that eventually finds a home. The diatonic chords of D leading whole tone are D augmented, E augmented, F# major, G# unknown, A# diminished, D unknown, C# minor. Commonly used in Impressionist, Film Scores, Jazz. Notable players include Claude Debussy, Maurice Ravel. Use as a transition device or over augmented chords that need to resolve. The leading tone provides a gentle gravitational pull absent in pure whole tone.
The D leading whole tone scale has the following degrees: 1 2 3 ♯4 ♯5 ♭7 7.
Intervals: W-W-W-W-W-H-H.
Diatonic chords: D augmented, E augmented, F# major, G# unknown, A# diminished, D unknown, C# minor.
Use the interactive harmonizer above to explore triads, seventh chords, and chord voicings for composing with the D leading whole tone scale on ukulele.
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How to Use This Scale
Use as a transition device or over augmented chords that need to resolve. The leading tone provides a gentle gravitational pull absent in pure whole tone.