D Flat Six Pentatonic Cavaquinho Scale

Cavaquinho scale in Standard tuning — fretboard diagram

D flat six pentatonic scale — 4-string guitar fretboard diagramInteractive fretboard diagram showing the D flat six pentatonic scale on 4-string guitar with 17 frets. Notes: D, E, F#, A, A#.DEF#AA#DEF#DEF#AA#DEAA#DEF#AA#DEF#AA#DEF#1357911121315

D Flat Six Pentatonic in Standard — Notes and Intervals

The D Flat Six Pentatonic scale is a modern synthetic pentatonic used to imply the sound of the melodic minor system. On Cavaquinho, its notes are D, E, F#, A, Bb. It provides a poignant and slightly altered texture to major melodies, making it a favorite for contemporary jazz players looking for fresh melodic paths. Commonly used in Contemporary Jazz, Fusion, Post-Bop. Notable players include Pat Metheny, Kurt Rosenwinkel. Use over Maj7, mMaj7, and altered dominant chords. A modern jazz tool for fresh melodic paths.

Notes: D, E, F#, A, Bb

Intervals: 1P, 2M, 3M, 5P, 6m

Degrees: 1 2 3 4 b5

Formula: W-W-WH-H-4

Number of notes: 5

Tuning: Standard (D-B-G-D)

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