F Flat Six Pentatonic Charango Scale
Charango scale in Standard tuning — fretboard diagram
TuningStandard (GCEAE)
Frets17
F Flat Six Pentatonic in Standard — Notes and Intervals
The F Flat Six Pentatonic scale is a modern synthetic pentatonic used to imply the sound of the melodic minor system. On Charango, its notes are F, G, A, C, Db. 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: F, G, A, C, Db
Intervals: 1P, 2M, 3M, 5P, 6m
Degrees: 1 2 3 4 b5
Formula: W-W-WH-H-4
Number of notes: 5
Tuning: Standard (E-A-E-C-G)