D Six Tone Symmetric Guitar Scale
Guitar scale in 7-string tuning — fretboard diagram
Tuning7-string (BEADGBE)
Frets24
D Six Tone Symmetric in 7-string — Notes and Intervals
The D Six Tone Symmetric scale is a mathematical abstraction that divides the octave into six equal parts. On Guitar, its notes are D, Eb, F#, G, A#, B. 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: D, Eb, F#, G, A#, B
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: 7-string (E-B-G-D-A-E-B)
Explore This Scale in Other Tunings
- D Six Tone Symmetric in Standard Tuning
- D Six Tone Symmetric in Drop D
- D Six Tone Symmetric in DADGAD
- D Six Tone Symmetric in Open G
- D Six Tone Symmetric in Baritone (B Standard)
- D Six Tone Symmetric in 8-string
- D Six Tone Symmetric in Drop C
- D Six Tone Symmetric in Drop B
- D Six Tone Symmetric in Open D
- D Six Tone Symmetric in Half Step Down
- D Six Tone Symmetric in Open E
- D Six Tone Symmetric in Open A
- D Six Tone Symmetric in Double Drop D
- D Six Tone Symmetric in Open C