B Six Tone Symmetric Cuatro Venezolano Scale
Cuatro Venezolano scale in Standard tuning — fretboard diagram
B Six Tone Symmetric in Standard — Notes and Intervals
The B Six Tone Symmetric scale is a mathematical abstraction that divides the octave into six equal parts. On Cuatro Venezolano, its notes are B, C, D#, E, G, G#. 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: B, C, D#, E, G, G#
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)