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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#, F, F#, G, G#, A, A#, C, 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, F unknown, F# unknown, A minor seventh, A# minor seventh, A diminished, A# minor, C 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, F unknown, F# unknown, A minor seventh, A# minor seventh, A diminished, A# minor, C 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.