F Mystery #1 Cavaquinho Scale
Cavaquinho scale in Standard tuning — fretboard diagram
TuningStandard (DGBD)
Frets17
F Mystery #1 in Standard — Notes and Intervals
The F Mystery #1 scale is a rare and experimental synthetic scale found in modern music theory. On Cavaquinho, its notes are F, Gb, A, B, Db, Eb. It is typically associated with generative music and computer-aided composition where traditional rules of melody and harmony are intentionally broken. Commonly used in Experimental, Computer Music, Avant-Garde. Used in experimental, non-functional contexts. A compositional curiosity for exploring unconventional melodic paths.
Notes: F, Gb, A, B, Db, Eb
Intervals: 1P, 2m, 3M, 5d, 6m, 7m
Degrees: 1 b2 3 4 b5 b6
Formula: H-WH-W-W-W-W
Number of notes: 6
Tuning: Standard (D-B-G-D)