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D# diminished scale
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D# diminished scale — ukulele chords and intervals
The D# diminished scale, also known as the Octatonic scale and Messiaen's Mode of Limited Transposition #2, alternates whole and half steps to create an 8-note symmetrical structure. On ukulele, its notes are D#, F, F#, G#, A, B, C, D. Only three unique diminished scales exist — after three transpositions, the notes repeat. It is the definitive sound of film noir, thrillers, and psychological horror, used by composers from Stravinsky to Hans Zimmer to evoke dread, ambiguity, and mounting tension. Use it over dim7 chords and as a sophisticated tension device over dominant 7ths. The diatonic chords of D# diminished are D# diminished, F diminished, F# diminished, G# diminished, A diminished, B diminished, C diminished, D diminished. Commonly used in Jazz, Film Scores, Classical, Metal. Notable players include Django Reinhardt, Joe Pass, Bela Bartok, Dream Theater. Use over dim7 chords and as a tension device over dominant 7ths. Each diminished scale works over 4 different root notes (every minor 3rd).
The D# diminished scale has the following degrees: 1 2 ♭3 4 ♭5 ♭6 6 7.
Intervals: W-H-W-H-W-H-W-H.
Diatonic chords: D# diminished, F diminished, F# diminished, G# diminished, A diminished, B diminished, C diminished, D diminished.
Use the interactive harmonizer above to explore triads, seventh chords, and chord voicings for composing with the D# diminished scale on ukulele.
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How to Use This Scale
Use over dim7 chords and as a tension device over dominant 7ths. Each diminished scale works over 4 different root notes (every minor 3rd).