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Harmonized Scales - Index
For more general information on the construction of the harmonized scale, go to the Harmonized Scale
Lesson.
Index to harmonized scales
Major scales
Harmonizing with intervals
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Thirds
C
Fourths
C
Fifths
C
Inverted
Fifths
C
Sixths
C
Sevenths
C
D
E
F
G
A
Harmonizing with triads (three-note chords)
Harmonized scales with Triads
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Root
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
1. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
2. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
Harmonizing with 7th chords
Harmonized scales with 7th chords
Root
C
C#/Db
D
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3-inv
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Harmonized C-major scale, Triads, Root position
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Root
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
1. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
2. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
For more general information on the construction of the harmonized scale, go to the Harmonized Scale
Lesson.
Index to harmonized scales
The chords in a harmoized C-major scale (triads)
C
Dm
Em
F
G
Am
Bdim
C
A harmonized scale is a scale where you are building diatonic harmonies on each of the scale note. Diatonic
harmonies mean that they are built with notes from the scale. It is a goot tool for analyzing chords and chordfunctions for a given scale.
When we are harmonizing in triads, it means that we are building triads (three-note chords) on each note.
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We start with the chords played horizontally, with all chords played in a basic root position. We have the
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In the final example we cross to lower set of strings, to play the whole scale vertically. You do not have to
choose the same cross-over points as I have done. But this should give you what you need to play these
triads in root position all over the neck.
We have four groups of three adjacent strings on the guitar: 6-5-4, 5-4-3, 4-3-2 and 3-2-1. But on the two
bottom sets of strings, you use the same chord shapes, but the chord will be a perfect fourth higher on
strings 5-4-3 compared with 6-5-4. These leaves us three groups of fingerings. Then there are three kind of
chords: Major, minor and diminished. To play all the chords used for these harmonized scales with triads in
root positions, you should need 3x3=9 chord shapes to play in all 12 keys. But you do not need as many as 9
shaped. The shape that gives major on the two bottom sets –The Bottom Major Shape – gives a
diminished chord on the top three strings. The shape that gives minor on the two bottom sets –The
Bottom Minor Shape – gives a diminished chord on strings 4-3-2. And the shape that gives a major
chordon strings 4-3-2 – the F-shape – gives a minor chord on the top three strings.
This means that the number of chord shapes you need to know for these harmonized scales in root positions
are down to six: The Bottom Major Shape, The Bottom Minor Shape, The Bottom Diminished Shape,
The F-shape, The Middle Minor Shape and The Middle D-shape.
To learn more about these shapes, go to the Chord Shapes and Sonic Shapes lessons.
Harmonized scales with Triads
Root
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
1. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
2. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
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Harmonized C#/Db-major scale, Triads, Root position
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C
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D
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E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
1. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
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B
2. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
For more general information on the construction of the harmonized scale, go to the Harmonized Scale
Lesson.
Index to harmonized scales
A harmonized scale is a scale where you are building diatonic harmonies on each of the scale note. Diatonic
harmonies mean that they are built with notes from the scale. It is a goot tool for analyzing chords and chordfunctions for a given scale.
When we are harmonizing in triads, it means that we are building triads (three-note chords) on each note.
We start with the chords played horizontally, with all chords played in a basic root position. We have the
basic voicing 1-3-5 for all chords. Play them slowly and listen to the sound of each chord.
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In the final example we cross to lower set of strings, to play the whole scale vertically. You do not have to
choose the same cross-over points as I have done. But this should give you what you need to play these
triads in root position all over the neck.
We have four groups of three adjacent strings on the guitar: 6-5-4, 5-4-3, 4-3-2 and 3-2-1. But on the two
bottom sets of strings, you use the same chord shapes, but the chord will be a perfect fourth higher on
strings 5-4-3 compared with 6-5-4. These leaves us three groups of fingerings. Then there are three kind of
chords: Major, minor and diminished. To play all the chords used for these harmonized scales with triads in
root positions, you should need 3x3=9 chord shapes to play in all 12 keys. But you do not need as many as 9
shaped. The shape that gives major on the two bottom sets –The Bottom Major Shape – gives a
diminished chord on the top three strings. The shape that gives minor on the two bottom sets –The
Bottom Minor Shape – gives a diminished chord on strings 4-3-2. And the shape that gives a major
chordon strings 4-3-2 – the F-shape – gives a minor chord on the top three strings.
This means that the number of chord shapes you need to know for these harmonized scales in root positions
are down to six: The Bottom Major Shape, The Bottom Minor Shape, The Bottom Diminished Shape,
The F-shape, The Middle Minor Shape and The Middle D-shape.
To learn more about these shapes, go to the Chord Shapes and Sonic Shapes lessons.
Harmonized scales with Triads
Root
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
1. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
2. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
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E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
1. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
2. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
For more general information on the construction of the harmonized scale, go to the Harmonized Scale
Lesson.
Index to harmonized scales
A harmonized scale is a scale where you are building diatonic harmonies on each of the scale note. Diatonic
harmonies mean that they are built with notes from the scale. It is a goot tool for analyzing chords and chordfunctions for a given scale.
When we are harmonizing in triads, it means that we are building triads (three-note chords) on each note.
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We start with the chords played horizontally, with all chords played in a basic root position. We have the
basic voicing 1-3-5 for all chords. Play them slowly and listen to the sound of each chord.
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In the next example we are crossing over to the higher set of string as soon as it is possible.
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In the final example we cross to lower set of strings, to play the whole scale vertically. You do not have to
choose the same cross-over points as I have done. But this should give you what you need to play these
triads in root position all over the neck.
We have four groups of three adjacent strings on the guitar: 6-5-4, 5-4-3, 4-3-2 and 3-2-1. But on the two
bottom sets of strings, you use the same chord shapes, but the chord will be a perfect fourth higher on
strings 5-4-3 compared with 6-5-4. These leaves us three groups of fingerings. Then there are three kind of
chords: Major, minor and diminished. To play all the chords used for these harmonized scales with triads in
root positions, you should need 3x3=9 chord shapes to play in all 12 keys. But you do not need as many as 9
shaped. The shape that gives major on the two bottom sets –The Bottom Major Shape – gives a
diminished chord on the top three strings. The shape that gives minor on the two bottom sets –The
Bottom Minor Shape – gives a diminished chord on strings 4-3-2. And the shape that gives a major
chordon strings 4-3-2 – the F-shape – gives a minor chord on the top three strings.
This means that the number of chord shapes you need to know for these harmonized scales in root positions
are down to six: The Bottom Major Shape, The Bottom Minor Shape, The Bottom Diminished Shape,
The F-shape, The Middle Minor Shape and The Middle D-shape.
To learn more about these shapes, go to the Chord Shapes and Sonic Shapes lessons.
Harmonized scales with Triads
Root
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
1. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
2. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
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C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
1. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
2. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
For more general information on the construction of the harmonized scale, go to the Harmonized Scale
Lesson.
Index to harmonized scales
A harmonized scale is a scale where you are building diatonic harmonies on each of the scale note. Diatonic
harmonies mean that they are built with notes from the scale. It is a goot tool for analyzing chords and chordfunctions for a given scale.
When we are harmonizing in triads, it means that we are building triads (three-note chords) on each note.
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We start with the chords played horizontally, with all chords played in a basic root position. We have the
basic voicing 1-3-5 for all chords. Play them slowly and listen to the sound of each chord.
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In the final example we cross to lower set of strings, to play the whole scale vertically. You do not have to
choose the same cross-over points as I have done. But this should give you what you need to play these
triads in root position all over the neck.
We have four groups of three adjacent strings on the guitar: 6-5-4, 5-4-3, 4-3-2 and 3-2-1. But on the two
bottom sets of strings, you use the same chord shapes, but the chord will be a perfect fourth higher on
strings 5-4-3 compared with 6-5-4. These leaves us three groups of fingerings. Then there are three kind of
chords: Major, minor and diminished. To play all the chords used for these harmonized scales with triads in
root positions, you should need 3x3=9 chord shapes to play in all 12 keys. But you do not need as many as 9
shaped. The shape that gives major on the two bottom sets –The Bottom Major Shape – gives a
diminished chord on the top three strings. The shape that gives minor on the two bottom sets –The
Bottom Minor Shape – gives a diminished chord on strings 4-3-2. And the shape that gives a major
chordon strings 4-3-2 – the F-shape – gives a minor chord on the top three strings.
This means that the number of chord shapes you need to know for these harmonized scales in root positions
are down to six: The Bottom Major Shape, The Bottom Minor Shape, The Bottom Diminished Shape,
The F-shape, The Middle Minor Shape and The Middle D-shape.
To learn more about these shapes, go to the Chord Shapes and Sonic Shapes lessons.
Harmonized scales with Triads
Root
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
1. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
2. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
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C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
1. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
2. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
For more general information on the construction of the harmonized scale, go to the Harmonized Scale
Lesson.
Index to harmonized scales
A harmonized scale is a scale where you are building diatonic harmonies on each of the scale note. Diatonic
harmonies mean that they are built with notes from the scale. It is a goot tool for analyzing chords and chordfunctions for a given scale.
When we are harmonizing in triads, it means that we are building triads (three-note chords) on each note.
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We start with the chords played horizontally, with all chords played in a basic root position. We have the
basic voicing 1-3-5 for all chords. Play them slowly and listen to the sound of each chord.
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In the next example we are crossing over to the higher set of string as soon as it is possible.
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In the final example we cross to lower set of strings, to play the whole scale vertically. You do not have to
choose the same cross-over points as I have done. But this should give you what you need to play these
triads in root position all over the neck.
We have four groups of three adjacent strings on the guitar: 6-5-4, 5-4-3, 4-3-2 and 3-2-1. But on the two
bottom sets of strings, you use the same chord shapes, but the chord will be a perfect fourth higher on
strings 5-4-3 compared with 6-5-4. These leaves us three groups of fingerings. Then there are three kind of
chords: Major, minor and diminished. To play all the chords used for these harmonized scales with triads in
root positions, you should need 3x3=9 chord shapes to play in all 12 keys. But you do not need as many as 9
shaped. The shape that gives major on the two bottom sets –The Bottom Major Shape – gives a
diminished chord on the top three strings. The shape that gives minor on the two bottom sets –The
Bottom Minor Shape – gives a diminished chord on strings 4-3-2. And the shape that gives a major
chordon strings 4-3-2 – the F-shape – gives a minor chord on the top three strings.
This means that the number of chord shapes you need to know for these harmonized scales in root positions
are down to six: The Bottom Major Shape, The Bottom Minor Shape, The Bottom Diminished Shape,
The F-shape, The Middle Minor Shape and The Middle D-shape.
To learn more about these shapes, go to the Chord Shapes and Sonic Shapes lessons.
Harmonized scales with Triads
Root
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
1. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
2. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
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Root
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
1. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
2. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
For more general information on the construction of the harmonized scale, go to the Harmonized Scale
Lesson.
Index to harmonized scales
A harmonized scale is a scale where you are building diatonic harmonies on each of the scale note. Diatonic
harmonies mean that they are built with notes from the scale. It is a goot tool for analyzing chords and chordfunctions for a given scale.
When we are harmonizing in triads, it means that we are building triads (three-note chords) on each note.
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In the final example we cross to lower set of strings, to play the whole scale vertically. You do not have to
choose the same cross-over points as I have done. But this should give you what you need to play these
triads in root position all over the neck.
We have four groups of three adjacent strings on the guitar: 6-5-4, 5-4-3, 4-3-2 and 3-2-1. But on the two
bottom sets of strings, you use the same chord shapes, but the chord will be a perfect fourth higher on
strings 5-4-3 compared with 6-5-4. These leaves us three groups of fingerings. Then there are three kind of
chords: Major, minor and diminished. To play all the chords used for these harmonized scales with triads in
root positions, you should need 3x3=9 chord shapes to play in all 12 keys. But you do not need as many as 9
shaped. The shape that gives major on the two bottom sets –The Bottom Major Shape – gives a
diminished chord on the top three strings. The shape that gives minor on the two bottom sets –The
Bottom Minor Shape – gives a diminished chord on strings 4-3-2. And the shape that gives a major
chordon strings 4-3-2 – the F-shape – gives a minor chord on the top three strings.
This means that the number of chord shapes you need to know for these harmonized scales in root positions
are down to six: The Bottom Major Shape, The Bottom Minor Shape, The Bottom Diminished Shape,
The F-shape, The Middle Minor Shape and The Middle D-shape.
To learn more about these shapes, go to the Chord Shapes and Sonic Shapes lessons.
Harmonized scales with Triads
Root
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
1. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
2. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
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Root
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
1. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
2. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
For more general information on the construction of the harmonized scale, go to the Harmonized Scale
Lesson.
Index to harmonized scales
A harmonized scale is a scale where you are building diatonic harmonies on each of the scale note. Diatonic
harmonies mean that they are built with notes from the scale. It is a goot tool for analyzing chords and chordfunctions for a given scale.
When we are harmonizing in triads, it means that we are building triads (three-note chords) on each note.
We start with the chords played horizontally, with all chords played in a basic root position. We have the
basic voicing 1-3-5 for all chords. Play them slowly and listen to the sound of each chord.
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In the final example we cross to lower set of strings, to play the whole scale vertically. You do not have to
choose the same cross-over points as I have done. But this should give you what you need to play these
triads in root position all over the neck.
We have four groups of three adjacent strings on the guitar: 6-5-4, 5-4-3, 4-3-2 and 3-2-1. But on the two
bottom sets of strings, you use the same chord shapes, but the chord will be a perfect fourth higher on
strings 5-4-3 compared with 6-5-4. These leaves us three groups of fingerings. Then there are three kind of
chords: Major, minor and diminished. To play all the chords used for these harmonized scales with triads in
root positions, you should need 3x3=9 chord shapes to play in all 12 keys. But you do not need as many as 9
shaped. The shape that gives major on the two bottom sets –The Bottom Major Shape – gives a
diminished chord on the top three strings. The shape that gives minor on the two bottom sets –The
Bottom Minor Shape – gives a diminished chord on strings 4-3-2. And the shape that gives a major
chordon strings 4-3-2 – the F-shape – gives a minor chord on the top three strings.
This means that the number of chord shapes you need to know for these harmonized scales in root positions
are down to six: The Bottom Major Shape, The Bottom Minor Shape, The Bottom Diminished Shape,
The F-shape, The Middle Minor Shape and The Middle D-shape.
To learn more about these shapes, go to the Chord Shapes and Sonic Shapes lessons.
Harmonized scales with Triads
Root
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
1. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
2. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
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Root
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
1. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
2. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
For more general information on the construction of the harmonized scale, go to the Harmonized Scale
Lesson.
Index to harmonized scales
A harmonized scale is a scale where you are building diatonic harmonies on each of the scale note. Diatonic
harmonies mean that they are built with notes from the scale. It is a goot tool for analyzing chords and chordfunctions for a given scale.
When we are harmonizing in triads, it means that we are building triads (three-note chords) on each note.
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We start with the chords played horizontally, with all chords played in a basic root position. We have the
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In the final example we cross to lower set of strings, to play the whole scale vertically. You do not have to
choose the same cross-over points as I have done. But this should give you what you need to play these
triads in root position all over the neck.
One octave down
We can play this harmonized scale one octave down. Once again we start with the chords played
horizontally, with all chords played in a basic root position.
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In the next example we are crossing over to the higher set of string as soon as it is possible.
In the final example we cross to lower set of strings, to play the whole scale vertically. You do not have to
choose the same cross-over points as I have done. But this should give you what you need to play these
triads in root position all over the neck.
We have four groups of three adjacent strings on the guitar: 6-5-4, 5-4-3, 4-3-2 and 3-2-1. But on the two
bottom sets of strings, you use the same chord shapes, but the chord will be a perfect fourth higher on
strings 5-4-3 compared with 6-5-4. These leaves us three groups of fingerings. Then there are three kind of
chords: Major, minor and diminished. To play all the chords used for these harmonized scales with triads in
root positions, you should need 3x3=9 chord shapes to play in all 12 keys. But you do not need as many as 9
shaped. The shape that gives major on the two bottom sets –The Bottom Major Shape – gives a
diminished chord on the top three strings. The shape that gives minor on the two bottom sets –The
Bottom Minor Shape – gives a diminished chord on strings 4-3-2. And the shape that gives a major
chordon strings 4-3-2 – the F-shape – gives a minor chord on the top three strings.
This means that the number of chord shapes you need to know for these harmonized scales in root positions
are down to six: The Bottom Major Shape, The Bottom Minor Shape, The Bottom Diminished Shape,
The F-shape, The Middle Minor Shape and The Middle D-shape.
To learn more about these shapes, go to the Chord Shapes and Sonic Shapes lessons.
Harmonized scales with Triads
Root
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
1. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
2. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
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Root
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
1. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
2. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
For more general information on the construction of the harmonized scale, go to the Harmonized Scale
Lesson.
Index to harmonized scales
A harmonized scale is a scale where you are building diatonic harmonies on each of the scale note. Diatonic
harmonies mean that they are built with notes from the scale. It is a goot tool for analyzing chords and chordfunctions for a given scale.
When we are harmonizing in triads, it means that we are building triads (three-note chords) on each note.
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We start with the chords played horizontally, with all chords played in a basic root position. We have the
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In the final example we cross to lower set of strings, to play the whole scale vertically. You do not have to
choose the same cross-over points as I have done. But this should give you what you need to play these
triads in root position all over the neck.
One octave down
We can play this harmonized scale one octave down. Once again we start with the chords played
horizontally, with all chords played in a basic root position.
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In the next example we are crossing over to the higher set of string as soon as it is possible.
In the final example we cross to lower set of strings, to play the whole scale vertically. You do not have to
choose the same cross-over points as I have done. But this should give you what you need to play these
triads in root position all over the neck.
We have four groups of three adjacent strings on the guitar: 6-5-4, 5-4-3, 4-3-2 and 3-2-1. But on the two
bottom sets of strings, you use the same chord shapes, but the chord will be a perfect fourth higher on
strings 5-4-3 compared with 6-5-4. These leaves us three groups of fingerings. Then there are three kind of
chords: Major, minor and diminished. To play all the chords used for these harmonized scales with triads in
root positions, you should need 3x3=9 chord shapes to play in all 12 keys. But you do not need as many as 9
shaped. The shape that gives major on the two bottom sets –The Bottom Major Shape – gives a
diminished chord on the top three strings. The shape that gives minor on the two bottom sets –The
Bottom Minor Shape – gives a diminished chord on strings 4-3-2. And the shape that gives a major
chordon strings 4-3-2 – the F-shape – gives a minor chord on the top three strings.
This means that the number of chord shapes you need to know for these harmonized scales in root positions
are down to six: The Bottom Major Shape, The Bottom Minor Shape, The Bottom Diminished Shape,
The F-shape, The Middle Minor Shape and The Middle D-shape.
To learn more about these shapes, go to the Chord Shapes and Sonic Shapes lessons.
Harmonized scales with Triads
Root
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
1. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
2. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
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Root
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
1. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
2. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
For more general information on the construction of the harmonized scale, go to the Harmonized Scale
Lesson.
Index to harmonized scales
A harmonized scale is a scale where you are building diatonic harmonies on each of the scale note. Diatonic
harmonies mean that they are built with notes from the scale. It is a goot tool for analyzing chords and chordfunctions for a given scale.
When we are harmonizing in triads, it means that we are building triads (three-note chords) on each note.
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We start with the chords played horizontally, with all chords played in a basic root position. We have the
basic voicing 1-3-5 for all chords. Play them slowly and listen to the sound of each chord.
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As the horizontal set is on the top three string, we now cross over to a lower set of strings with the first four
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In the final example we cross to another lower set of strings, to play the whole scale vertically. You do not
have to choose the same cross-over points as I have done. But this should give you what you need to play
these triads in root position all over the neck.
One octave down
We can play this harmonized scale one octave down. Once again we start with the chords played
horizontally, with all chords played in a basic root position.
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In the next example we are crossing over to the higher set of string as soon as it is possible.
In the final example we cross to lower set of strings, to play the whole scale vertically. You do not have to
choose the same cross-over points as I have done. But this should give you what you need to play these
triads in root position all over the neck.
We have four groups of three adjacent strings on the guitar: 6-5-4, 5-4-3, 4-3-2 and 3-2-1. But on the two
bottom sets of strings, you use the same chord shapes, but the chord will be a perfect fourth higher on
strings 5-4-3 compared with 6-5-4. These leaves us three groups of fingerings. Then there are three kind of
chords: Major, minor and diminished. To play all the chords used for these harmonized scales with triads in
root positions, you should need 3x3=9 chord shapes to play in all 12 keys. But you do not need as many as 9
shaped. The shape that gives major on the two bottom sets –The Bottom Major Shape – gives a
diminished chord on the top three strings. The shape that gives minor on the two bottom sets –The
Bottom Minor Shape – gives a diminished chord on strings 4-3-2. And the shape that gives a major
chordon strings 4-3-2 – the F-shape – gives a minor chord on the top three strings.
This means that the number of chord shapes you need to know for these harmonized scales in root positions
are down to six: The Bottom Major Shape, The Bottom Minor Shape, The Bottom Diminished Shape,
The F-shape, The Middle Minor Shape and The Middle D-shape.
To learn more about these shapes, go to the Chord Shapes and Sonic Shapes lessons.
Harmonized scales with Triads
Root
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
1. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
2. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
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Root
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
1. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
2. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
For more general information on the construction of the harmonized scale, go to the Harmonized Scale
Lesson.
Index to harmonized scales
A harmonized scale is a scale where you are building diatonic harmonies on each of the scale note. Diatonic
harmonies mean that they are built with notes from the scale. It is a goot tool for analyzing chords and chordfunctions for a given scale.
When we are harmonizing in triads, it means that we are building triads (three-note chords) on each note.
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We start with the chords played horizontally, with all chords played in a basic root position. We have the
basic voicing 1-3-5 for all chords. Play them slowly and listen to the sound of each chord.
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As the horizontal set is on the top three string, we now cross over to a lower set of strings with the first four
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In the final example we cross to another lower set of strings, to play the whole scale vertically. You do not
have to choose the same cross-over points as I have done. But this should give you what you need to play
these triads in root position all over the neck.
One octave down
We can play this harmonized scale one octave down. Once again we start with the chords played
horizontally, with all chords played in a basic root position.
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In the next example we are crossing over to the higher set of string as soon as it is possible.
In the final example we cross all available higher set of strings, to play the whole scale vertically. You do not
have to choose the same cross-over points as I have done. But this should give you what you need to play
these triads in root position all over the neck.
We have four groups of three adjacent strings on the guitar: 6-5-4, 5-4-3, 4-3-2 and 3-2-1. But on the two
bottom sets of strings, you use the same chord shapes, but the chord will be a perfect fourth higher on
strings 5-4-3 compared with 6-5-4. These leaves us three groups of fingerings. Then there are three kind of
chords: Major, minor and diminished. To play all the chords used for these harmonized scales with triads in
root positions, you should need 3x3=9 chord shapes to play in all 12 keys. But you do not need as many as 9
shaped. The shape that gives major on the two bottom sets –The Bottom Major Shape – gives a
diminished chord on the top three strings. The shape that gives minor on the two bottom sets –The
Bottom Minor Shape – gives a diminished chord on strings 4-3-2. And the shape that gives a major
chordon strings 4-3-2 – the F-shape – gives a minor chord on the top three strings.
This means that the number of chord shapes you need to know for these harmonized scales in root positions
are down to six: The Bottom Major Shape, The Bottom Minor Shape, The Bottom Diminished Shape,
The F-shape, The Middle Minor Shape and The Middle D-shape.
To learn more about these shapes, go to the Chord Shapes and Sonic Shapes lessons.
Harmonized scales with Triads
Root
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
1. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
2. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
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C
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D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
1. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
2. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
For more general information on the construction of the harmonized scale, go to the Harmonized Scale
Lesson.
Index to harmonized scales
A harmonized scale is a scale where you are building diatonic harmonies on each of the scale note. Diatonic
harmonies mean that they are built with notes from the scale. It is a goot tool for analyzing chords and chordfunctions for a given scale.
When we are harmonizing in triads, it means that we are building triads (three-note chords) on each note.
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In the final example we cross to another lower set of strings, to play the whole scale vertically. You do not
have to choose the same cross-over points as I have done. But this should give you what you need to play
these triads in root position all over the neck.
One octave down
We can play this harmonized scale one octave down. Once again we start with the chords played
horizontally, with all chords played in a basic root position.
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In the next example we are crossing over to the higher set of string as soon as it is possible.
In the final example we cross all available higher set of strings, to play the whole scale vertically. You do not
have to choose the same cross-over points as I have done. But this should give you what you need to play
these triads in root position all over the neck.
We have four groups of three adjacent strings on the guitar: 6-5-4, 5-4-3, 4-3-2 and 3-2-1. But on the two
bottom sets of strings, you use the same chord shapes, but the chord will be a perfect fourth higher on
strings 5-4-3 compared with 6-5-4. These leaves us three groups of fingerings. Then there are three kind of
chords: Major, minor and diminished. To play all the chords used for these harmonized scales with triads in
root positions, you should need 3x3=9 chord shapes to play in all 12 keys. But you do not need as many as 9
shaped. The shape that gives major on the two bottom sets –The Bottom Major Shape – gives a
diminished chord on the top three strings. The shape that gives minor on the two bottom sets –The
Bottom Minor Shape – gives a diminished chord on strings 4-3-2. And the shape that gives a major
chordon strings 4-3-2 – the F-shape – gives a minor chord on the top three strings.
This means that the number of chord shapes you need to know for these harmonized scales in root positions
are down to six: The Bottom Major Shape, The Bottom Minor Shape, The Bottom Diminished Shape,
The F-shape, The Middle Minor Shape and The Middle D-shape.
To learn more about these shapes, go to the Chord Shapes and Sonic Shapes lessons.
Harmonized scales with Triads
Root
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
1. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
2. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
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C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
1. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
2. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
For more general information on the construction of the harmonized scale, go to the Harmonized Scale
Lesson.
Index to harmonized scales
The chords in a harmoized C-major scale (triads)
C
Dm
Em
F
G
Am
Bdim
C
A harmonized scale is a scale where you are building diatonic harmonies on each of the scale note. Diatonic
harmonies mean that they are built with notes from the scale. It is a goot tool for analyzing chords and chordfunctions for a given scale.
When we are harmonizing in triads, it means that we are building triads (three-note chords) on each note.
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We start with the chords played horizontally, with all chords played in a basic root position. We have the
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In the next example we cross to lower set of strings, to play the whole scale vertically. You do not have to
choose the same cross-over points as I have done. But this should give you what you need to play these
triads in root position all over the neck.
This is another set with the chords played vertically, but now on lower sets of strings.
We have four groups of three adjacent strings on the guitar: 6-5-4, 5-4-3, 4-3-2 and 3-2-1. But on the two
bottom sets of strings, you use the same chord shapes, but the chord will be a perfect fourth higher on
strings 5-4-3 compared with 6-5-4. These leaves us three groups of fingerings. Then there are three kind of
chords: Major, minor and diminished. To play all the chords used for these harmonized scales with triads in
fisrt inversion, you should need 3x3=9 chord shapes to play in all 12 keys.
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Harmonized scales with Triads
Root
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
1. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
2. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
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Root
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
1. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
2. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
For more general information on the construction of the harmonized scale, go to the Harmonized Scale
Lesson.
Index to harmonized scales
A harmonized scale is a scale where you are building diatonic harmonies on each of the scale note. Diatonic
harmonies mean that they are built with notes from the scale. It is a goot tool for analyzing chords and chordfunctions for a given scale.
When we are harmonizing in triads, it means that we are building triads (three-note chords) on each note.
We start with the chords played horizontally, with all chords played in a basic root position. We have the
basic voicing 3-5-1 for all chords. Play them slowly and listen to the sound of each chord.
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In the next example we cross to lower set of strings, to play the whole scale vertically. You do not have to
choose the same cross-over points as I have done. But this should give you what you need to play these
triads in root position all over the neck.
This is another set with the chords played vertically, but now on lower sets of strings.
We have four groups of three adjacent strings on the guitar: 6-5-4, 5-4-3, 4-3-2 and 3-2-1. But on the two
bottom sets of strings, you use the same chord shapes, but the chord will be a perfect fourth higher on
strings 5-4-3 compared with 6-5-4. These leaves us three groups of fingerings. Then there are three kind of
chords: Major, minor and diminished. To play all the chords used for these harmonized scales with triads in
fisrt inversion, you should need 3x3=9 chord shapes to play in all 12 keys.
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To learn more about these shapes, go to the Chord Shapes and Sonic Shapes lessons.
Harmonized scales with Triads
Root
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
1. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
2. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
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C
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D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
1. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
2. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
For more general information on the construction of the harmonized scale, go to the Harmonized Scale
Lesson.
Index to harmonized scales
A harmonized scale is a scale where you are building diatonic harmonies on each of the scale note. Diatonic
harmonies mean that they are built with notes from the scale. It is a goot tool for analyzing chords and chordfunctions for a given scale.
When we are harmonizing in triads, it means that we are building triads (three-note chords) on each note.
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We start with the chords played horizontally, with all chords played in a basic root position. We have the
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In the next example we cross to lower set of strings, to play the whole scale vertically. You do not have to
choose the same cross-over points as I have done. But this should give you what you need to play these
triads in root position all over the neck.
One Octave Down
We can play the harmonized scale in this key one octave down. Once again we start with the chords played
horizontally.
In the next example we are crossing over to the higher set of string as soon as it is possible.
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In the next example we play vertically across all set of strings that are possible in this key.
We have four groups of three adjacent strings on the guitar: 6-5-4, 5-4-3, 4-3-2 and 3-2-1. But on the two
bottom sets of strings, you use the same chord shapes, but the chord will be a perfect fourth higher on
strings 5-4-3 compared with 6-5-4. These leaves us three groups of fingerings. Then there are three kind of
chords: Major, minor and diminished. To play all the chords used for these harmonized scales with triads in
fisrt inversion, you should need 3x3=9 chord shapes to play in all 12 keys.
To learn more about these shapes, go to the Chord Shapes and Sonic Shapes lessons.
Harmonized scales with Triads
Root
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
1. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
2. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
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C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
1. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
2. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
For more general information on the construction of the harmonized scale, go to the Harmonized Scale
Lesson.
Index to harmonized scales
A harmonized scale is a scale where you are building diatonic harmonies on each of the scale note. Diatonic
harmonies mean that they are built with notes from the scale. It is a goot tool for analyzing chords and chordfunctions for a given scale.
When we are harmonizing in triads, it means that we are building triads (three-note chords) on each note.
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We start with the chords played horizontally, with all chords played in a basic root position. We have the
basic voicing 3-5-1 for all chords. Play them slowly and listen to the sound of each chord.
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In the next example we cross to lower set of strings, to play the whole scale vertically. You do not have to
choose the same cross-over points as I have done. But this should give you what you need to play these
triads in root position all over the neck.
One Octave Down
We can play the harmonized scale in this key one octave down. Once again we start with the chords played
horizontally.
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In the next example we are crossing over to the higher set of string as soon as it is possible.
In the next example we play vertically across all set of strings that are possible in this key.
We have four groups of three adjacent strings on the guitar: 6-5-4, 5-4-3, 4-3-2 and 3-2-1. But on the two
bottom sets of strings, you use the same chord shapes, but the chord will be a perfect fourth higher on
strings 5-4-3 compared with 6-5-4. These leaves us three groups of fingerings. Then there are three kind of
chords: Major, minor and diminished. To play all the chords used for these harmonized scales with triads in
fisrt inversion, you should need 3x3=9 chord shapes to play in all 12 keys.
To learn more about these shapes, go to the Chord Shapes and Sonic Shapes lessons.
Harmonized scales with Triads
Root
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
1. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
2. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
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Root
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
1. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
2. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
For more general information on the construction of the harmonized scale, go to the Harmonized Scale
Lesson.
Index to harmonized scales
A harmonized scale is a scale where you are building diatonic harmonies on each of the scale note. Diatonic
harmonies mean that they are built with notes from the scale. It is a goot tool for analyzing chords and chordfunctions for a given scale.
When we are harmonizing in triads, it means that we are building triads (three-note chords) on each note.
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We start with the chords played horizontally, with all chords played in a basic root position. We have the
basic voicing 3-5-1 for all chords. Play them slowly and listen to the sound of each chord.
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In the next example we cross to lower set of strings, to play the whole scale vertically. You do not have to
choose the same cross-over points as I have done. But this should give you what you need to play these
triads in root position all over the neck.
One Octave Down
We can play the harmonized scale in this key one octave down. Once again we start with the chords played
horizontally.
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In the next example we are crossing over to the higher set of string as soon as it is possible.
In the next example we play vertically across all set of strings that are possible in this key.
We have four groups of three adjacent strings on the guitar: 6-5-4, 5-4-3, 4-3-2 and 3-2-1. But on the two
bottom sets of strings, you use the same chord shapes, but the chord will be a perfect fourth higher on
strings 5-4-3 compared with 6-5-4. These leaves us three groups of fingerings. Then there are three kind of
chords: Major, minor and diminished. To play all the chords used for these harmonized scales with triads in
fisrt inversion, you should need 3x3=9 chord shapes to play in all 12 keys.
To learn more about these shapes, go to the Chord Shapes and Sonic Shapes lessons.
Harmonized scales with Triads
Root
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
1. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
2. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
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Root
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
1. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
2. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
For more general information on the construction of the harmonized scale, go to the Harmonized Scale
Lesson.
Index to harmonized scales
A harmonized scale is a scale where you are building diatonic harmonies on each of the scale note. Diatonic
harmonies mean that they are built with notes from the scale. It is a goot tool for analyzing chords and chordfunctions for a given scale.
When we are harmonizing in triads, it means that we are building triads (three-note chords) on each note.
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In the next example we cross to lower set of strings, to play the whole scale vertically. You do not have to
choose the same cross-over points as I have done. But this should give you what you need to play these
triads in root position all over the neck.
One Octave Down
We can play the harmonized scale in this key one octave down. Once again we start with the chords played
horizontally.
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In the next example we are crossing over to the higher set of string as soon as it is possible.
In the next example we play vertically across all set of strings that are possible in this key.
We have four groups of three adjacent strings on the guitar: 6-5-4, 5-4-3, 4-3-2 and 3-2-1. But on the two
bottom sets of strings, you use the same chord shapes, but the chord will be a perfect fourth higher on
strings 5-4-3 compared with 6-5-4. These leaves us three groups of fingerings. Then there are three kind of
chords: Major, minor and diminished. To play all the chords used for these harmonized scales with triads in
fisrt inversion, you should need 3x3=9 chord shapes to play in all 12 keys.
To learn more about these shapes, go to the Chord Shapes and Sonic Shapes lessons.
Harmonized scales with Triads
Root
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
1. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
2. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
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Root
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
1. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
2. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
For more general information on the construction of the harmonized scale, go to the Harmonized Scale
Lesson.
Index to harmonized scales
A harmonized scale is a scale where you are building diatonic harmonies on each of the scale note. Diatonic
harmonies mean that they are built with notes from the scale. It is a goot tool for analyzing chords and chordfunctions for a given scale.
When we are harmonizing in triads, it means that we are building triads (three-note chords) on each note.
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We start with the chords played horizontally, with all chords played in a basic root position. We have the
basic voicing 3-5-1 for all chords. Play them slowly and listen to the sound of each chord.
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In the next example we cross to lower set of strings, to play the whole scale vertically. You do not have to
choose the same cross-over points as I have done. But this should give you what you need to play these
triads in root position all over the neck.
One Octave Down
We can play the harmonized scale in this key one octave down. Once again we start with the chords played
horizontally.
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In the next example we are crossing over to the higher set of string as soon as it is possible.
In the next example we play vertically across all set of strings that are possible in this key.
We have four groups of three adjacent strings on the guitar: 6-5-4, 5-4-3, 4-3-2 and 3-2-1. But on the two
bottom sets of strings, you use the same chord shapes, but the chord will be a perfect fourth higher on
strings 5-4-3 compared with 6-5-4. These leaves us three groups of fingerings. Then there are three kind of
chords: Major, minor and diminished. To play all the chords used for these harmonized scales with triads in
fisrt inversion, you should need 3x3=9 chord shapes to play in all 12 keys.
To learn more about these shapes, go to the Chord Shapes and Sonic Shapes lessons.
Harmonized scales with Triads
Root
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
1. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
2. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
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Root
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
1. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
2. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
For more general information on the construction of the harmonized scale, go to the Harmonized Scale
Lesson.
Index to harmonized scales
A harmonized scale is a scale where you are building diatonic harmonies on each of the scale note. Diatonic
harmonies mean that they are built with notes from the scale. It is a goot tool for analyzing chords and chordfunctions for a given scale.
When we are harmonizing in triads, it means that we are building triads (three-note chords) on each note.
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We start with the chords played horizontally, with all chords played in a basic root position. We have the
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In the next example we cross to lower set of strings, to play the whole scale vertically. You do not have to
choose the same cross-over points as I have done. But this should give you what you need to play these
triads in root position all over the neck.
One Octave Down
We can play the harmonized scale in this key one octave down. Once again we start with the chords played
horizontally.
In the next example we are crossing over to the higher set of string as soon as it is possible.
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In the next example we play vertically across all set of strings that are possible in this key.
We have four groups of three adjacent strings on the guitar: 6-5-4, 5-4-3, 4-3-2 and 3-2-1. But on the two
bottom sets of strings, you use the same chord shapes, but the chord will be a perfect fourth higher on
strings 5-4-3 compared with 6-5-4. These leaves us three groups of fingerings. Then there are three kind of
chords: Major, minor and diminished. To play all the chords used for these harmonized scales with triads in
fisrt inversion, you should need 3x3=9 chord shapes to play in all 12 keys.
To learn more about these shapes, go to the Chord Shapes and Sonic Shapes lessons.
Harmonized scales with Triads
Root
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
1. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
2. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
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Root
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
1. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
2. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
For more general information on the construction of the harmonized scale, go to the Harmonized Scale
Lesson.
Index to harmonized scales
A harmonized scale is a scale where you are building diatonic harmonies on each of the scale note. Diatonic
harmonies mean that they are built with notes from the scale. It is a goot tool for analyzing chords and chordfunctions for a given scale.
When we are harmonizing in triads, it means that we are building triads (three-note chords) on each note.
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We start with the chords played horizontally, with all chords played in a basic root position. We have the
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In the next example we cross to lower set of strings, to play the whole scale vertically. You do not have to
choose the same cross-over points as I have done. But this should give you what you need to play these
triads in root position all over the neck.
This is another set with the chords played vertically, but now on lower sets of strings.
We have four groups of three adjacent strings on the guitar: 6-5-4, 5-4-3, 4-3-2 and 3-2-1. But on the two
bottom sets of strings, you use the same chord shapes, but the chord will be a perfect fourth higher on
strings 5-4-3 compared with 6-5-4. These leaves us three groups of fingerings. Then there are three kind of
chords: Major, minor and diminished. To play all the chords used for these harmonized scales with triads in
fisrt inversion, you should need 3x3=9 chord shapes to play in all 12 keys.
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Harmonized scales with Triads
Root
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
1. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
2. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
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Root
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
1. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
2. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
For more general information on the construction of the harmonized scale, go to the Harmonized Scale
Lesson.
Index to harmonized scales
A harmonized scale is a scale where you are building diatonic harmonies on each of the scale note. Diatonic
harmonies mean that they are built with notes from the scale. It is a goot tool for analyzing chords and chordfunctions for a given scale.
When we are harmonizing in triads, it means that we are building triads (three-note chords) on each note.
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We start with the chords played horizontally, with all chords played in a basic root position. We have the
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In the next example we cross to lower set of strings, to play the whole scale vertically. You do not have to
choose the same cross-over points as I have done. But this should give you what you need to play these
triads in root position all over the neck.
This is another set with the chords played vertically, but now on lower sets of strings.
We have four groups of three adjacent strings on the guitar: 6-5-4, 5-4-3, 4-3-2 and 3-2-1. But on the two
bottom sets of strings, you use the same chord shapes, but the chord will be a perfect fourth higher on
strings 5-4-3 compared with 6-5-4. These leaves us three groups of fingerings. Then there are three kind of
chords: Major, minor and diminished. To play all the chords used for these harmonized scales with triads in
fisrt inversion, you should need 3x3=9 chord shapes to play in all 12 keys.
To learn more about these shapes, go to the Chord Shapes and Sonic Shapes lessons.
Harmonized scales with Triads
Root
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
1. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
2. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
Further references
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Root
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
1. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
2. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
For more general information on the construction of the harmonized scale, go to the Harmonized Scale
Lesson.
Index to harmonized scales
A harmonized scale is a scale where you are building diatonic harmonies on each of the scale note. Diatonic
harmonies mean that they are built with notes from the scale. It is a goot tool for analyzing chords and chordfunctions for a given scale.
When we are harmonizing in triads, it means that we are building triads (three-note chords) on each note.
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We start with the chords played horizontally, with all chords played in a basic root position. We have the
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In the next example we cross to lower set of strings, to play the whole scale vertically. You do not have to
choose the same cross-over points as I have done. But this should give you what you need to play these
triads in root position all over the neck.
This is another set with the chords played vertically, but now on lower sets of strings.
We have four groups of three adjacent strings on the guitar: 6-5-4, 5-4-3, 4-3-2 and 3-2-1. But on the two
bottom sets of strings, you use the same chord shapes, but the chord will be a perfect fourth higher on
strings 5-4-3 compared with 6-5-4. These leaves us three groups of fingerings. Then there are three kind of
chords: Major, minor and diminished. To play all the chords used for these harmonized scales with triads in
fisrt inversion, you should need 3x3=9 chord shapes to play in all 12 keys.
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Harmonized scales with Triads
Root
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
1. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
2. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
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Root
C
C#/Db
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E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
1. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
2. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
For more general information on the construction of the harmonized scale, go to the Harmonized Scale
Lesson.
Index to harmonized scales
A harmonized scale is a scale where you are building diatonic harmonies on each of the scale note. Diatonic
harmonies mean that they are built with notes from the scale. It is a goot tool for analyzing chords and chordfunctions for a given scale.
When we are harmonizing in triads, it means that we are building triads (three-note chords) on each note.
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In the next example we cross to lower set of strings, to play the whole scale vertically. You do not have to
choose the same cross-over points as I have done. But this should give you what you need to play these
triads in root position all over the neck.
This is another set with the chords played vertically, but now on lower sets of strings.
We have four groups of three adjacent strings on the guitar: 6-5-4, 5-4-3, 4-3-2 and 3-2-1. But on the two
bottom sets of strings, you use the same chord shapes, but the chord will be a perfect fourth higher on
strings 5-4-3 compared with 6-5-4. These leaves us three groups of fingerings. Then there are three kind of
chords: Major, minor and diminished. To play all the chords used for these harmonized scales with triads in
fisrt inversion, you should need 3x3=9 chord shapes to play in all 12 keys.
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Harmonized scales with Triads
Root
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
1. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
2. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
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Root
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
1. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
2. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
For more general information on the construction of the harmonized scale, go to the Harmonized Scale
Lesson.
Index to harmonized scales
A harmonized scale is a scale where you are building diatonic harmonies on each of the scale note. Diatonic
harmonies mean that they are built with notes from the scale. It is a goot tool for analyzing chords and chordfunctions for a given scale.
When we are harmonizing in triads, it means that we are building triads (three-note chords) on each note.
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We start with the chords played horizontally, with all chords played in a basic root position. We have the
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In the next example we cross to lower set of strings, to play the whole scale vertically. You do not have to
choose the same cross-over points as I have done. But this should give you what you need to play these
triads in root position all over the neck.
One Octave Up
We can play the harmonized scale in this key one octave up. Once again we start with the chords played
horizontally.
In the next example we are starting from a lower set of strings, and cross over to the higher set of string
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halfway up the scale.
In the next example we cross further down.
We have four groups of three adjacent strings on the guitar: 6-5-4, 5-4-3, 4-3-2 and 3-2-1. But on the two
bottom sets of strings, you use the same chord shapes, but the chord will be a perfect fourth higher on
strings 5-4-3 compared with 6-5-4. These leaves us three groups of fingerings. Then there are three kind of
chords: Major, minor and diminished. To play all the chords used for these harmonized scales with triads in
first inversion, you should need 3x3=9 chord shapes to play in all 12 keys.
To learn more about these shapes, go to the Chord Shapes and Sonic Shapes lessons.
Harmonized scales with Triads
Root
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
1. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
2. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
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Root
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
1. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
2. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
For more general information on the construction of the harmonized scale, go to the Harmonized Scale
Lesson.
Index to harmonized scales
A harmonized scale is a scale where you are building diatonic harmonies on each of the scale note. Diatonic
harmonies mean that they are built with notes from the scale. It is a goot tool for analyzing chords and chordfunctions for a given scale.
When we are harmonizing in triads, it means that we are building triads (three-note chords) on each note.
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We start with the chords played horizontally, with all chords played in a basic root position. We have the
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In the next example we cross to lower set of strings, to play the whole scale vertically. You do not have to
choose the same cross-over points as I have done. But this should give you what you need to play these
triads in root position all over the neck.
One Octave Up
We can play the harmonized scale in this key one octave up. Once again we start with the chords played
horizontally.
In the next example we are starting from a lower set of strings, and cross over to the higher set of string
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halfway up the scale.
In the next example we cross further down.
We have four groups of three adjacent strings on the guitar: 6-5-4, 5-4-3, 4-3-2 and 3-2-1. But on the two
bottom sets of strings, you use the same chord shapes, but the chord will be a perfect fourth higher on
strings 5-4-3 compared with 6-5-4. These leaves us three groups of fingerings. Then there are three kind of
chords: Major, minor and diminished. To play all the chords used for these harmonized scales with triads in
first inversion, you should need 3x3=9 chord shapes to play in all 12 keys.
To learn more about these shapes, go to the Chord Shapes and Sonic Shapes lessons.
Harmonized scales with Triads
Root
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
1. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
2. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
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Root
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
1. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
2. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
For more general information on the construction of the harmonized scale, go to the Harmonized Scale
Lesson.
Index to harmonized scales
A harmonized scale is a scale where you are building diatonic harmonies on each of the scale note. Diatonic
harmonies mean that they are built with notes from the scale. It is a goot tool for analyzing chords and chordfunctions for a given scale.
When we are harmonizing in triads, it means that we are building triads (three-note chords) on each note.
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We start with the chords played horizontally, with all chords played in a basic root position. We have the
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In the next example we cross to lower set of strings, to play the whole scale vertically. You do not have to
choose the same cross-over points as I have done. But this should give you what you need to play these
triads in root position all over the neck.
One Octave Up
We can play the harmonized scale in this key one octave up. Once again we start with the chords played
horizontally.
In the next example we are starting from a lower set of strings, and cross over to the higher set of string
halfway up the scale.
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In the next example we cross further down.
We have four groups of three adjacent strings on the guitar: 6-5-4, 5-4-3, 4-3-2 and 3-2-1. But on the two
bottom sets of strings, you use the same chord shapes, but the chord will be a perfect fourth higher on
strings 5-4-3 compared with 6-5-4. These leaves us three groups of fingerings. Then there are three kind of
chords: Major, minor and diminished. To play all the chords used for these harmonized scales with triads in
first inversion, you should need 3x3=9 chord shapes to play in all 12 keys.
To learn more about these shapes, go to the Chord Shapes and Sonic Shapes lessons.
Harmonized scales with Triads
Root
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
1. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
2. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
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Root
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
1. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
2. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
For more general information on the construction of the harmonized scale, go to the Harmonized Scale
Lesson.
Index to harmonized scales
A harmonized scale is a scale where you are building diatonic harmonies on each of the scale note. Diatonic
harmonies mean that they are built with notes from the scale. It is a goot tool for analyzing chords and chordfunctions for a given scale.
When we are harmonizing in triads, it means that we are building triads (three-note chords) on each note.
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We start with the chords played horizontally, with all chords played in a basic root position. We have the
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In the next example we cross to lower set of strings, to play the whole scale vertically. You do not have to
choose the same cross-over points as I have done. But this should give you what you need to play these
triads in root position all over the neck.
One Octave Up
We can play the harmonized scale in this key one octave up. Once again we start with the chords played
horizontally.
In the next example we are starting from a lower set of strings, and cross over to the higher set of string
halfway up the scale.
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In the next example we cross further down.
We have four groups of three adjacent strings on the guitar: 6-5-4, 5-4-3, 4-3-2 and 3-2-1. But on the two
bottom sets of strings, you use the same chord shapes, but the chord will be a perfect fourth higher on
strings 5-4-3 compared with 6-5-4. These leaves us three groups of fingerings. Then there are three kind of
chords: Major, minor and diminished. To play all the chords used for these harmonized scales with triads in
first inversion, you should need 3x3=9 chord shapes to play in all 12 keys.
To learn more about these shapes, go to the Chord Shapes and Sonic Shapes lessons.
Harmonized scales with Triads
Root
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
1. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
2. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
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Root
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
1. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
2. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
For more general information on the construction of the harmonized scale, go to the Harmonized Scale
Lesson.
Index to harmonized scales
A harmonized scale is a scale where you are building diatonic harmonies on each of the scale note. Diatonic
harmonies mean that they are built with notes from the scale. It is a goot tool for analyzing chords and chordfunctions for a given scale.
When we are harmonizing in triads, it means that we are building triads (three-note chords) on each note.
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We start with the chords played horizontally, with all chords played in a basic root position. We have the
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In the next example we cross to lower set of strings, to play the whole scale vertically. You do not have to
choose the same cross-over points as I have done. But this should give you what you need to play these
triads in root position all over the neck.
In the next example, we cross over to the bottom set of strings.
One Octave Up
We can play the harmonized scale in this key one octave up. Once again we start with the chords played
horizontally.
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In the next example we are starting from a lower set of strings, and cross over to the higher set of string
halfway up the scale.
We have four groups of three adjacent strings on the guitar: 6-5-4, 5-4-3, 4-3-2 and 3-2-1. But on the two
bottom sets of strings, you use the same chord shapes, but the chord will be a perfect fourth higher on
strings 5-4-3 compared with 6-5-4. These leaves us three groups of fingerings. Then there are three kind of
chords: Major, minor and diminished. To play all the chords used for these harmonized scales with triads in
first inversion, you should need 3x3=9 chord shapes to play in all 12 keys.
To learn more about these shapes, go to the Chord Shapes and Sonic Shapes lessons.
Harmonized scales with Triads
Root
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
1. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
2. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
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C
C#/Db
D
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E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
1. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
2. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
For more general information on the construction of the harmonized scale, go to the Harmonized Scale
Lesson.
Index to harmonized scales
A harmonized scale is a scale where you are building diatonic harmonies on each of the scale note. Diatonic
harmonies mean that they are built with notes from the scale. It is a goot tool for analyzing chords and chordfunctions for a given scale.
When we are harmonizing in triads, it means that we are building triads (three-note chords) on each note.
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In the next example we cross to lower set of strings, to play the whole scale vertically. You do not have to
choose the same cross-over points as I have done. But this should give you what you need to play these
triads in root position all over the neck.
In the next example, we cross over to the bottom set of strings.
We have four groups of three adjacent strings on the guitar: 6-5-4, 5-4-3, 4-3-2 and 3-2-1. But on the two
bottom sets of strings, you use the same chord shapes, but the chord will be a perfect fourth higher on
strings 5-4-3 compared with 6-5-4. These leaves us three groups of fingerings. Then there are three kind of
chords: Major, minor and diminished. To play all the chords used for these harmonized scales with triads in
first inversion, you should need 3x3=9 chord shapes to play in all 12 keys.
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Harmonized scales with Triads
Root
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
1. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
2. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
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Root
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
1. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
2. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
For more general information on the construction of the harmonized scale, go to the Harmonized Scale
Lesson.
Index to harmonized scales
A harmonized scale is a scale where you are building diatonic harmonies on each of the scale note. Diatonic
harmonies mean that they are built with notes from the scale. It is a goot tool for analyzing chords and chordfunctions for a given scale.
When we are harmonizing in triads, it means that we are building triads (three-note chords) on each note.
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We start with the chords played horizontally, with all chords played in a basic root position. We have the
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In the next example we cross to lower set of strings, to play the whole scale vertically. You do not have to
choose the same cross-over points as I have done. But this should give you what you need to play these
triads in root position all over the neck.
In the next example, we cross over to the bottom set of strings.
We have four groups of three adjacent strings on the guitar: 6-5-4, 5-4-3, 4-3-2 and 3-2-1. But on the two
bottom sets of strings, you use the same chord shapes, but the chord will be a perfect fourth higher on
strings 5-4-3 compared with 6-5-4. These leaves us three groups of fingerings. Then there are three kind of
chords: Major, minor and diminished. To play all the chords used for these harmonized scales with triads in
first inversion, you should need 3x3=9 chord shapes to play in all 12 keys.
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Harmonized scales with Triads
Root
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
1. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
2. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
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Root
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
1. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
2. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
For more general information on the construction of the harmonized scale, go to the Harmonized Scale
Lesson.
Index to harmonized scales
A harmonized scale is a scale where you are building diatonic harmonies on each of the scale note. Diatonic
harmonies mean that they are built with notes from the scale. It is a goot tool for analyzing chords and chordfunctions for a given scale.
When we are harmonizing in triads, it means that we are building triads (three-note chords) on each note.
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We start with the chords played horizontally, with all chords played in a basic root position. We have the
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In the next example we cross to lower set of strings, to play the whole scale vertically. You do not have to
choose the same cross-over points as I have done. But this should give you what you need to play these
triads in root position all over the neck.
In the next example, we cross over to the bottom set of strings.
We have four groups of three adjacent strings on the guitar: 6-5-4, 5-4-3, 4-3-2 and 3-2-1. But on the two
bottom sets of strings, you use the same chord shapes, but the chord will be a perfect fourth higher on
strings 5-4-3 compared with 6-5-4. These leaves us three groups of fingerings. Then there are three kind of
chords: Major, minor and diminished. To play all the chords used for these harmonized scales with triads in
first inversion, you should need 3x3=9 chord shapes to play in all 12 keys.
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To learn more about these shapes, go to the Chord Shapes and Sonic Shapes lessons.
Harmonized scales with Triads
Root
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
1. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
2. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
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Root
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
1. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
2. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
For more general information on the construction of the harmonized scale, go to the Harmonized Scale
Lesson.
Index to harmonized scales
A harmonized scale is a scale where you are building diatonic harmonies on each of the scale note. Diatonic
harmonies mean that they are built with notes from the scale. It is a goot tool for analyzing chords and chordfunctions for a given scale.
When we are harmonizing in triads, it means that we are building triads (three-note chords) on each note.
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We start with the chords played horizontally, with all chords played in a basic root position. We have the
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In the next example we cross to lower set of strings, to play the whole scale vertically. You do not have to
choose the same cross-over points as I have done. But this should give you what you need to play these
triads in root position all over the neck.
In the next example, we cross over to the bottom set of strings.
We have four groups of three adjacent strings on the guitar: 6-5-4, 5-4-3, 4-3-2 and 3-2-1. But on the two
bottom sets of strings, you use the same chord shapes, but the chord will be a perfect fourth higher on
strings 5-4-3 compared with 6-5-4. These leaves us three groups of fingerings. Then there are three kind of
chords: Major, minor and diminished. To play all the chords used for these harmonized scales with triads in
first inversion, you should need 3x3=9 chord shapes to play in all 12 keys.
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To learn more about these shapes, go to the Chord Shapes and Sonic Shapes lessons.
Harmonized scales with Triads
Root
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
1. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
2. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
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Root
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
1. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
2. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
For more general information on the construction of the harmonized scale, go to the Harmonized Scale
Lesson.
Index to harmonized scales
A harmonized scale is a scale where you are building diatonic harmonies on each of the scale note. Diatonic
harmonies mean that they are built with notes from the scale. It is a goot tool for analyzing chords and chordfunctions for a given scale.
When we are harmonizing in triads, it means that we are building triads (three-note chords) on each note.
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We start with the chords played horizontally, with all chords played in a basic root position. We have the
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In the next example we cross to lower set of strings, to play the whole scale vertically. You do not have to
choose the same cross-over points as I have done. But this should give you what you need to play these
triads in root position all over the neck.
In the next example, we cross over to the bottom set of strings.
We have four groups of three adjacent strings on the guitar: 6-5-4, 5-4-3, 4-3-2 and 3-2-1. But on the two
bottom sets of strings, you use the same chord shapes, but the chord will be a perfect fourth higher on
strings 5-4-3 compared with 6-5-4. These leaves us three groups of fingerings. Then there are three kind of
chords: Major, minor and diminished. To play all the chords used for these harmonized scales with triads in
first inversion, you should need 3x3=9 chord shapes to play in all 12 keys.
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Harmonized scales with Triads
Root
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
1. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
2. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
Further references
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Root
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
1. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
2. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
For more general information on the construction of the harmonized scale, go to the Harmonized Scale
Lesson.
Index to harmonized scales
A harmonized scale is a scale where you are building diatonic harmonies on each of the scale note. Diatonic
harmonies mean that they are built with notes from the scale. It is a goot tool for analyzing chords and chordfunctions for a given scale.
When we are harmonizing in triads, it means that we are building triads (three-note chords) on each note.
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We start with the chords played horizontally, with all chords played in a basic root position. We have the
basic voicing 5-1-3 for all chords. Play them slowly and listen to the sound of each chord.
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In the next example we cross to lower set of strings, to play the whole scale vertically. You do not have to
choose the same cross-over points as I have done. But this should give you what you need to play these
triads in root position all over the neck.
One Octave Up
We can play the harmonized scale in this key one octave up. Once again we start with the chords played
horizontally.
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In the next example we are starting from a lower set of strings, and cross over to the higher set of string
halfway up the scale.
In the next example we cross further down.
We have four groups of three adjacent strings on the guitar: 6-5-4, 5-4-3, 4-3-2 and 3-2-1. But on the two
bottom sets of strings, you use the same chord shapes, but the chord will be a perfect fourth higher on
strings 5-4-3 compared with 6-5-4. These leaves us three groups of fingerings. Then there are three kind of
chords: Major, minor and diminished. To play all the chords used for these harmonized scales with triads in
first inversion, you should need 3x3=9 chord shapes to play in all 12 keys.
To learn more about these shapes, go to the Chord Shapes and Sonic Shapes lessons.
Harmonized scales with Triads
Root
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
1. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
2. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
Further references
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C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
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F
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G
G#/Ab
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A harmonized scale is a scale where you are building diatonic harmonies on each of the scale note. Diatonic
harmonies mean that they are built with notes from the scale. It is a goot tool for analyzing chords and chordfunctions for a given scale.
When we are harmonizing in triads, it means that we are building triads (three-note chords) on each note.
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In the next example we cross to lower set of strings, to play the whole scale vertically. You do not have to
choose the same cross-over points as I have done. But this should give you what you need to play these
triads in root position all over the neck.
One Octave Up
We can play the harmonized scale in this key one octave up. Once again we start with the chords played
horizontally.
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In the next example we are starting from a lower set of strings, and cross over to the higher set of string
halfway up the scale.
In the next example we cross further down.
We have four groups of three adjacent strings on the guitar: 6-5-4, 5-4-3, 4-3-2 and 3-2-1. But on the two
bottom sets of strings, you use the same chord shapes, but the chord will be a perfect fourth higher on
strings 5-4-3 compared with 6-5-4. These leaves us three groups of fingerings. Then there are three kind of
chords: Major, minor and diminished. To play all the chords used for these harmonized scales with triads in
first inversion, you should need 3x3=9 chord shapes to play in all 12 keys.
To learn more about these shapes, go to the Chord Shapes and Sonic Shapes lessons.
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C
C#/Db
D
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E
F
F#/Gb
G
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C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
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C
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D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
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B
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Index to harmonized scales
A harmonized scale is a scale where you are building diatonic harmonies on each of the scale note. Diatonic
harmonies mean that they are built with notes from the scale. It is a goot tool for analyzing chords and chordfunctions for a given scale.
When we are harmonizing in 7th-chords, it means that we are building 7th chords (four-note chords) on
each note. When I am indicating the general voicing of the scale, I include only the numbers (1-5-7-3 etc)
that indicates the basic notes, without any b or #, as they vary from chord to chord.
We start with the chords played horizontally, with all chords played in a basic root position. We have the
basic voicing 1-3-5-7 for all chords. This is not the way you usually would play such chords. It is very hard
(but possible) to play, unless you have big hands. But when you are playing like this, you approach harmonies
more like you would do on a keyboard, and it easier to understand the voice leading and the harmonic context.
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If we want to play it fluently, it is better to play vertically - across the various sets of strings. You can of
course decide for yourself where you want to cross over. You do not have to do it at the chords I have
indicated.
Harmonized scales with 7th chords
Root
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E
F
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G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
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Index to harmonized scales
A harmonized scale is a scale where you are building diatonic harmonies on each of the scale note. Diatonic
harmonies mean that they are built with notes from the scale. It is a goot tool for analyzing chords and chordfunctions for a given scale.
When we are harmonizing in 7th-chords, it means that we are building 7th chords (four-note chords) on
each note. When I am indicating the general voicing of the scale, I include only the numbers (1-5-7-3 etc)
that indicates the basic notes, without any b or #, as they vary from chord to chord.
We start with the chords played horizontally, with all chords played in a basic root position. We have the
basic voicing 1-3-5-7 for all chords. This is not the way you usually would play such chords. It is very hard
(but possible) to play, unless you have big hands. But when you are playing like this, you approach harmonies
more like you would do on a keyboard, and it easier to understand the voice leading and the harmonic context.
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has changed from 1-3-5-7 to 1-5-7-3. We often have to make these compromises to find playable positions.
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If we want to play it fluently, it is better to play vertically - across the various sets of strings. You can of
course decide for yourself where you want to cross over. You do not have to do it at the chords I have
indicated.
Harmonized scales with 7th chords
Root
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E
F
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G
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A
Bb
B
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2. inv
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harmonies mean that they are built with notes from the scale. It is a goot tool for analyzing chords and chordfunctions for a given scale.
When we are harmonizing in 7th-chords, it means that we are building 7th chords (four-note chords) on
each note. When I am indicating the general voicing of the scale, I include only the numbers (1-5-7-3 etc)
that indicates the basic notes, without any b or #, as they vary from chord to chord.
We start with the chords played horizontally, with all chords played in a basic root position. We have the
basic voicing 1-3-5-7 for all chords. This is not the way you usually would play such chords. It is very hard
(but possible) to play, unless you have big hands. But when you are playing like this, you approach harmonies
more like you would do on a keyboard, and it easier to understand the voice leading and the harmonic context.
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In the next example, the chords are in more playable positions, but still played horizontally. The chord-voicing
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course decide for yourself where you want to cross over. You do not have to do it at the chords I have
indicated.
Harmonized scales with 7th chords
Root
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
1. inv
2. inv
3-inv
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A harmonized scale is a scale where you are building diatonic harmonies on each of the scale note. Diatonic
harmonies mean that they are built with notes from the scale. It is a goot tool for analyzing chords and chordfunctions for a given scale.
When we are harmonizing in 7th-chords, it means that we are building 7th chords (four-note chords) on
each note. When I am indicating the general voicing of the scale, I include only the numbers (1-5-7-3 etc)
that indicates the basic notes, without any b or #, as they vary from chord to chord.
We start with the chords played horizontally, with all chords played in a basic root position. We have the
basic voicing 1-3-5-7 for all chords. This is not the way you usually would play such chords. It is very hard
(but possible) to play, unless you have big hands. But when you are playing like this, you approach harmonies
more like you would do on a keyboard, and it easier to understand the voice leading and the harmonic context.
Retailers:
In the next example, the chords are in more playable positions, but still played horizontally. The chord-voicing
has changed from 1-3-5-7 to 1-5-7-3. We often have to make these compromises to find playable positions.
In E-major it is not too hard to cove two octaves. We start with the lower octave.
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If we want to play it fluently, it is better to play vertically - across the various sets of strings. You can of
course decide for yourself where you want to cross over. You do not have to do it at the chords I have
indicated.
Harmonized scales with 7th chords
Root
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
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2. inv
3-inv
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harmonies mean that they are built with notes from the scale. It is a goot tool for analyzing chords and chordfunctions for a given scale.
When we are harmonizing in 7th-chords, it means that we are building 7th chords (four-note chords) on
each note. When I am indicating the general voicing of the scale, I include only the numbers (1-5-7-3 etc)
that indicates the basic notes, without any b or #, as they vary from chord to chord.
We start with the chords played horizontally, with all chords played in a basic root position. We have the
basic voicing 1-3-5-7 for all chords. This is not the way you usually would play such chords. It is very hard
(but possible) to play, unless you have big hands. But when you are playing like this, you approach harmonies
more like you would do on a keyboard, and it easier to understand the voice leading and the harmonic context.
Retailers:
In the next example, the chords are in more playable positions, but still played horizontally. The chord-voicing
has changed from 1-3-5-7 to 1-5-7-3. We often have to make these compromises to find playable positions.
In E-major it is not too hard to cove two octaves. We start with the lower octave.
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To get a bit more playable positions, we can cross over to a higher set of strings when this is possible.
If we want to play it fluently, it is better to play vertically - across the various sets of strings. You can of
course decide for yourself where you want to cross over. You do not have to do it at the chords I have
indicated.
Then we can move one octave up, and once again play horizontally.
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And finally we play it vertically in the higher octave.
Harmonized scales with 7th chords
Root
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
1. inv
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3-inv
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harmonies mean that they are built with notes from the scale. It is a goot tool for analyzing chords and chordfunctions for a given scale.
When we are harmonizing in 7th-chords, it means that we are building 7th chords (four-note chords) on
each note. When I am indicating the general voicing of the scale, I include only the numbers (1-5-7-3 etc)
that indicates the basic notes, without any b or #, as they vary from chord to chord.
We start with the chords played horizontally, with all chords played in a basic root position. We have the
basic voicing 1-3-5-7 for all chords. This is not the way you usually would play such chords. It is very hard
(but possible) to play, unless you have big hands. But when you are playing like this, you approach harmonies
more like you would do on a keyboard, and it easier to understand the voice leading and the harmonic context.
Retailers:
In the next example, the chords are in more playable positions, but still played horizontally. The chord-voicing
has changed from 1-3-5-7 to 1-5-7-3. We often have to make these compromises to find playable positions.
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To get a bit more playable positions, we can cross over to a higher set of strings when this is possible.
If we want to play it fluently, it is better to play vertically - across the various sets of strings. You can of
course decide for yourself where you want to cross over. You do not have to do it at the chords I have
indicated.
Harmonized scales with 7th chords
Root
C
C#/Db
1. inv
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D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
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3-inv
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harmonies mean that they are built with notes from the scale. It is a goot tool for analyzing chords and chordfunctions for a given scale.
When we are harmonizing in 7th-chords, it means that we are building 7th chords (four-note chords) on
each note. When I am indicating the general voicing of the scale, I include only the numbers (1-5-7-3 etc)
that indicates the basic notes, without any b or #, as they vary from chord to chord.
We start with the chords played horizontally, with all chords played in a basic root position. We have the
basic voicing 1-3-5-7 for all chords. This is not the way you usually would play such chords. It is very hard
(but possible) to play, unless you have big hands. But when you are playing like this, you approach harmonies
more like you would do on a keyboard, and it easier to understand the voice leading and the harmonic
context.
Retailers:
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If we want to play it fluently, it is better to play vertically - across the various sets of strings. You can of
course decide for yourself where you want to cross over. You do not have to do it at the chords I have
indicated.
Harmonized scales with 7th chords
Root
C
C#/Db
1. inv
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D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
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2. inv
3-inv
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Lesson.
Index to harmonized scales
A harmonized scale is a scale where you are building diatonic harmonies on each of the scale note. Diatonic
harmonies mean that they are built with notes from the scale. It is a goot tool for analyzing chords and chordfunctions for a given scale.
When we are harmonizing in 7th-chords, it means that we are building 7th chords (four-note chords) on
each note. When I am indicating the general voicing of the scale, I include only the numbers (1-5-7-3 etc)
that indicates the basic notes, without any b or #, as they vary from chord to chord.
We start with the chords played horizontally, with all chords played in a basic root position. We have the
basic voicing 1-3-5-7 for all chords. This is not the way you usually would play such chords. It is very hard
(but possible) to play, unless you have big hands. But when you are playing like this, you approach harmonies
more like you would do on a keyboard, and it easier to understand the voice leading and the harmonic context.
Retailers:
In the next example, the chords are in more playable positions, but still played horizontally. The chord-voicing
has changed from 1-3-5-7 to 1-5-7-3. We often have to make these compromises to find playable positions.
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To get a bit more playable positions, we can cross over to a higher set of strings when this is possible.
If we want to play it fluently, it is better to play vertically - across the various sets of strings. You can of
course decide for yourself where you want to cross over. You do not have to do it at the chords I have
indicated.
Harmonized scales with 7th chords
Root
C
C#/Db
1. inv
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D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
Harmonized G-major scale, 7th chords
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3-inv
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G
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Lesson.
Index to harmonized scales
A harmonized scale is a scale where you are building diatonic harmonies on each of the scale note. Diatonic
harmonies mean that they are built with notes from the scale. It is a goot tool for analyzing chords and chordfunctions for a given scale.
When we are harmonizing in 7th-chords, it means that we are building 7th chords (four-note chords) on
each note. When I am indicating the general voicing of the scale, I include only the numbers (1-5-7-3 etc)
that indicates the basic notes, without any b or #, as they vary from chord to chord.
We start with the chords played horizontally, with all chords played in a basic root position. We have the
basic voicing 1-3-5-7 for all chords. This is not the way you usually would play such chords. It is very hard
(but possible) to play, unless you have big hands. But when you are playing like this, you approach harmonies
more like you would do on a keyboard, and it easier to understand the voice leading and the harmonic context.
Retailers:
In the next example, the chords are in more playable positions, but still played horizontally. The chord-voicing
has changed from 1-3-5-7 to 1-5-7-3. We often have to make these compromises to find playable positions.
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To get a bit more playable positions, we can cross over to a higher set of strings when this is possible.
If we want to play it fluently, it is better to play vertically - across the various sets of strings. You can of
course decide for yourself where you want to cross over. You do not have to do it at the chords I have
indicated.
Harmonized scales with 7th chords
Root
C
C#/Db
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D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
Harmonized Ab-major scale, 7th chords
1. inv
2. inv
3-inv
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F
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Lesson.
Index to harmonized scales
A harmonized scale is a scale where you are building diatonic harmonies on each of the scale note. Diatonic
harmonies mean that they are built with notes from the scale. It is a goot tool for analyzing chords and chordfunctions for a given scale.
When we are harmonizing in 7th-chords, it means that we are building 7th chords (four-note chords) on
each note. When I am indicating the general voicing of the scale, I include only the numbers (1-5-7-3 etc)
that indicates the basic notes, without any b or #, as they vary from chord to chord.
We start with the chords played horizontally, with all chords played in a basic root position. We have the
basic voicing 1-3-5-7 for all chords. This is not the way you usually would play such chords. It is very hard
(but possible) to play, unless you have big hands. But when you are playing like this, you approach harmonies
more like you would do on a keyboard, and it easier to understand the voice leading and the harmonic context.
Retailers:
In the next example, the chords are in more playable positions, but still played horizontally. The chord-voicing
has changed from 1-3-5-7 to 1-5-7-3. We often have to make these compromises to find playable positions.
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The next is still horizontally, but on a higher set of strings.
We can of course cross over to the top set of strings.
If we want to play it fluently, it is better to play vertically - across the various sets of strings. You can of
course decide for yourself where you want to cross over. You do not have to do it at the chords I have
indicated.
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Harmonized scales with 7th chords
Root
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
1. inv
2. inv
3-inv
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Root
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D
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E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
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Bb
B
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Index to harmonized scales
A harmonized scale is a scale where you are building diatonic harmonies on each of the scale note. Diatonic
harmonies mean that they are built with notes from the scale. It is a goot tool for analyzing chords and chordfunctions for a given scale.
When we are harmonizing in 7th-chords, it means that we are building 7th chords (four-note chords) on
each note. When I am indicating the general voicing of the scale, I include only the numbers (1-5-7-3 etc)
that indicates the basic notes, without any b or #, as they vary from chord to chord.
We start with the chords played horizontally, with all chords played in a basic root position. We have the
basic voicing 1-3-5-7 for all chords. This is not the way you usually would play such chords. It is very hard
(but possible) to play, unless you have big hands. But when you are playing like this, you approach harmonies
more like you would do on a keyboard, and it easier to understand the voice leading and the harmonic context.
Retailers:
In the next example, the chords are in more playable positions, but still played horizontally. The chord-voicing
has changed from 1-3-5-7 to 1-5-7-3. We often have to make these compromises to find playable positions.
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To get a bit more playable positions, we can cross over to a higher set of strings when this is possible.
If we want to play it fluently, it is better to play vertically - across the various sets of strings. You can of
course decide for yourself where you want to cross over. You do not have to do it at the chords I have
indicated.
Harmonized scales with 7th chords
Root
C
C#/Db
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D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
Harmonized Bb-major scale, 7th chords
1. inv
2. inv
3-inv
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Root
C
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E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
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B
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Index to harmonized scales
A harmonized scale is a scale where you are building diatonic harmonies on each of the scale note. Diatonic
harmonies mean that they are built with notes from the scale. It is a goot tool for analyzing chords and chordfunctions for a given scale.
When we are harmonizing in 7th-chords, it means that we are building 7th chords (four-note chords) on
each note. When I am indicating the general voicing of the scale, I include only the numbers (1-5-7-3 etc)
that indicates the basic notes, without any b or #, as they vary from chord to chord.
We start with the chords played horizontally, with all chords played in a basic root position. We have the
basic voicing 1-3-5-7 for all chords. This is not the way you usually would play such chords. It is very hard
(but possible) to play, unless you have big hands. But when you are playing like this, you approach harmonies
more like you would do on a keyboard, and it easier to understand the voice leading and the harmonic context.
Retailers:
In the next example, the chords are in more playable positions, but still played horizontally. The chord-voicing
has changed from 1-3-5-7 to 1-5-7-3. We often have to make these compromises to find playable positions.
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To get a bit more playable positions, we can cross over to a higher set of strings when this is possible.
If we want to play it fluently, it is better to play vertically - across the various sets of strings. You can of
course decide for yourself where you want to cross over. You do not have to do it at the chords I have
indicated.
Harmonized scales with 7th chords
Root
C
C#/Db
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D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
Harmonized B-major scale, 7th chords
1. inv
2. inv
3-inv
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The harmonized fretboard (guitar)
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Part 1 - Major scales
G-major in Open
Position and Major
Box 1
E-major and F-major
in Major Box 3
Major Box 6, C-major,
G-major and A-major
open
Major Box 3B - GG-major in Major Box 2 major and D-major in
Open Position
Connecting Major Box
5 and 6, C-major
F-major in Open
Position and in Major
Box 2
Major Box 4 - G-major
and C-major in Open
Position
Major Box 7, C-major,
G-major and G-major
open
E-major in Open
Position
Connecting Box 3 and
4 - G-major
Connecting Box 6 and
7 - C-major
Major Box 5, G-major,
G-major in Major Box 3 C-major and Bb-major
open
Closing the Major Box,
C-major and G-major
Connecting Box 1, 2
and 3 - G-major
Practising the Major
Scale
Connecting Major Box
4 and 5, G-major
Minor pentatonic and blues scales, from the Blues
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Pentatonic boxes in all positions,
A and E
The "Blue notes" - the blues scale
in A
Minor pentatonic scale in Open D
tuning
Blues scale in E
Minor pentatonic scale in Open G
tuning
Scales: Dorian Mode
Box 1
Box 2
Box 3
Box 4
Box 5
Box 6
Box 7
Ex 1
Ex 1
Ex 1
Ex 1
Ex 1
Ex 1
Ex 1
Ex 2
Ex 2
Ex 2
Ex 2
Ex 2
Ex 2
Ex 2
Theory: Modal, Dorian
Progressions: Dorian, but not Grey
Dorian - i - (b)III - IV - (i)
Scales: Phrygian Mode
Box 1
Box 2
Box 3
Box 4
Box 5
Box 6
Box 7
Ex 1
Ex 1
Ex 1
Ex 1
Ex 1
Ex 1
Ex 1
Ex 2
Ex 2
Ex 2
Ex 2
Ex 2
Ex 2
Ex 2
Theory: Modal, Phrygian
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Progressions: The "Spanish" progression
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Silent Night in
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Minor Blues
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Scales: Lydian Mode
Box 1
Box 2
Box 3
Box 4
Box 5
Box 6
Box 7
Ex 1
Ex 1
Ex 1
Ex 1
Ex 1
Ex 1
Ex 1
Ex 2
Ex 2
Ex 2
Ex 2
Ex 2
Ex 2
Ex 2
Theory: Modal, Lydian
Scales: Mixolydian Mode
Box 1
Box 2
Box 3
Box 4
Box 5
Box 6
Box 7
Ex 1
Ex 1
Ex 1
Ex 1
Ex 1
Ex 1
Ex 1
Ex 2
Ex 2
Ex 2
Ex 2
Ex 2
Ex 2
Ex 2
Theory: Modal, Mixolydian
Scales: Aeolian Mode (Natural Minor)
Box 1
Box 2
Box 3
Box 4
Box 5
Box 6
Box 7
Ex 1
Ex 1
Ex 1
Ex 1
Ex 1
Ex 1
Ex 1
Ex 2
Ex 2
Ex 2
Ex 2
Ex 2
Ex 2
Ex 2
Theory: Natural minor
Scales: Locrian Mode
Box 1
Box 2
Box 3
Box 4
Box 5
Box 6
Box 7
Ex 1
Ex 1
Ex 1
Ex 1
Ex 1
Ex 1
Ex 1
Ex 2
Ex 2
Ex 2
Ex 2
Ex 2
Ex 2
Ex 2
Theory: Modal, Locrian
Part 2 - Intervals
Intervals - introduction
Thirds - Basci Shapes
Sevenths - harmonic, horizontal
Fifths - harmonic, horizontal
Thirds - harmonic, horizontal
Sevenths - harmonic, vertical
Fifths - harmonic, vertical
Thirds - harmonic, vertical
Sevenths - melodic
Fifths - melodic
Thirds - melodic
Octaves - harmonic, horizontal
Fourths - harmonic, horizontal
Sixths - harmonic, horizontal
Octaves - harmonic, vertical
Fourths - harmonic, vertical
Sixths - harmonic, vertical
Octaves - melodic
Fourths - melodic
Sixths - melodic
Chord positions (triads)
Major triads, root position
Major triads, 1st inversion
Major triads, 2nd inversion
Minor triads, root position
Minor triads, 1st inversion
Minor triads, 2nd inversion
Diminished triads, root position
Diminished triads, 1st inversion
Diminished triads, 2nd inversion
Sus4 triads, 1st inversion
Sus4 triads, 2nd inversion
Augmented triads
Sus4 triads, root position
Scales harmonized in triads
Harmonized scales with Triads
Root
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
1. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
2. inv
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
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Scales harmonized with 7th chords
Harmonized scales with 7th chords
Root
C
C#/Db
D
D#/Eb
E
F
F#/Gb
G
G#/Ab
A
Bb
B
1. inv
2. inv
3-inv
Chord arpeggios (scalar)
Triads
11th chords
7th chords
13th chords
9th chords
Sonic positions
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