D minor six diminished chords
All ukulele chords for the D minor six diminished scale
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D minor six diminished scale
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D minor six diminished scale — ukulele chords and intervals
The D minor six diminished scale is a sophisticated jazz scale popularized by the Barry Harris method. On ukulele, its notes are D, E, F, G, A, Bb, B, C#. It is the secret to professional voice leading in bebop, allowing for smooth, elegant movements between minor chords and their related tensions. The diatonic chords of D minor six diminished are D minor, E diminished, F unknown, G diminished, B minor seventh, Bb diminished, B diminished, C# diminished. Commonly used in Jazz, Bebop, Swing. Notable players include Barry Harris, Charlie Parker, Bud Powell. Use over m6 chords and their related dim7 chords. The scale alternates between chord tones and diminished passing tones, creating seamless bebop voice leading.
The D minor six diminished scale has the following degrees: 1 2 ♭3 4 5 ♭6 6 7.
Intervals: W-H-W-W-H-H-W-H.
Diatonic chords: D minor, E diminished, F unknown, G diminished, B minor seventh, Bb diminished, B diminished, C# diminished.
Use the interactive harmonizer above to explore triads, seventh chords, and chord voicings for composing with the D minor six diminished scale on ukulele.
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How to Use This Scale
Use over m6 chords and their related dim7 chords. The scale alternates between chord tones and diminished passing tones, creating seamless bebop voice leading.