A Six Tone Symmetric Cuatro Venezolano Scale

Cuatro Venezolano scale in Standard tuning — fretboard diagram

A six tone symmetric scale — 4-string guitar fretboard diagramInteractive fretboard diagram showing the A six tone symmetric scale on 4-string guitar with 15 frets. Notes: C#, D, F, F#, A, A#.C#DFF#AA#C#DF#AA#C#DFF#ADFF#AA#C#DFAA#C#DFF#AA#13579111213

A Six Tone Symmetric in Standard — Notes and Intervals

The A Six Tone Symmetric scale is a mathematical abstraction that divides the octave into six equal parts. On Cuatro Venezolano, its notes are A, Bb, C#, D, F, F#. It lacks a tonic or a home note, making it perfect for modern composers who want to avoid traditional keys and explore total tonal suspension. Commonly used in Contemporary Classical, Experimental, Avant-Garde. Notable players include Bela Bartok, Olivier Messiaen. Use for atonal or polytonal composition. Not chord-specific — this is a tool for breaking free of traditional harmony.

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

Intervals: 1P, 2m, 3M, 4P, 5A, 6M

Degrees: 1 b2 3 4 #5 6

Formula: H-WH-H-WH-H-WH

Number of notes: 6

Tuning: Standard (B-F#-D-A)

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