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C six-tone symmetric scale

The C six-tone symmetric scale is made of the notes C, D♭, E, F, G♯, A. It has 6 notes; compared with the major scale its formula is 1 ♭2 3 4 ♯5 6.

Symmetric · 6 notes

Note names
  1. 1C
  2. ♭2D♭
  3. 3E
  4. 4F
  5. ♯5G♯
  6. 6A

PatternH – W+H – H – W+H – H – W+H(W = whole step, H = half step)

Built by repeating the same pattern of intervals over and over. Degrees are shown relative to the major scale: ♭3 is the third lowered by a half step, ♯4 the fourth raised.

Mode and chords

A six-note symmetric scale made of two augmented triads a semitone apart. It has a mysterious sound, close to Liszt and Bartók.

Used overCaug

Put it into practice

The scale played in thirds over one octave: one of the exercises MEG generates from this scale.

This scale is not part of the demo: in the MEG app you will find it in every key, with 24 patterns.

Frequently asked questions

What are the notes of the C six-tone symmetric scale?
The notes are C, D♭, E, F, G♯, A.
What is the pattern of the C six-tone symmetric scale?
The sequence of steps is H – W+H – H – W+H – H – W+H (W = whole step, H = half step); compared with the major scale the degrees are 1 ♭2 3 4 ♯5 6.
Which chords is the C six-tone symmetric scale used over?
It is used over Caug: the chords on the tonic made of the notes of the scale.