scale
Fretboard diagram
C vietnamese 1 scale — chords and intervals
Harmonizing the C vietnamese 1 scale yields a fluid chord set from Vietnamese art music traditions. The chords of C vietnamese 1 are F minor, C minor, F minor seventh, C suspended fourth, Ab (1-5-7). The vocal-like quality of these chords makes them expressive and adaptive. Use them for cultural scoring or to add a distinctly Southeast Asian modal character to modern compositions. Commonly used in Vietnamese, World, Traditional. Notable players include Trinh Cong Son.
The C vietnamese 1 scale has the following degrees: 1 ♭3 4 5 ♭6.
Intervals: 3H-W-W-H-2W.
Diatonic chords: F minor, C minor, F minor seventh, C suspended fourth, Ab (1-5-7).
| Degrees | Chord |
|---|---|
| I | F minor |
| ii | C minor |
| iii | F minor seventh |
| IV | C suspended fourth |
| V | Ab (1-5-7) |
This page focuses on the harmonic content — the chords built from each degree of the C vietnamese 1 scale. For fretboard patterns and fingering guides, see the scale page.
Use the interactive harmonizer above to explore triads, seventh chords, and chord voicings for composing with the C vietnamese 1 scale on guitar.
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How to Use This Scale
Use over simple triads and sustained bass notes. The scale's strength is in melodic expression, not complex harmony.