C Six Tone Symmetric Guitar Scale

Guitar scale in Double Drop D tuning — fretboard diagram

C Six Tone Symmetric in Double Drop D — Notes and Intervals

The C Six Tone Symmetric scale is a mathematical abstraction that divides the octave into six equal parts. On Guitar, its notes are C, Db, E, F, G#, A. 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: C, Db, E, F, G#, A

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: Double Drop D (D-B-G-D-A-D)

Explore This Scale in Other Tunings

C Six Tone Symmetric in Standard Tuning
C Six Tone Symmetric in Drop D
C Six Tone Symmetric in DADGAD
C Six Tone Symmetric in Open G
C Six Tone Symmetric in Baritone (B Standard)
C Six Tone Symmetric in 7-string
C Six Tone Symmetric in 8-string
C Six Tone Symmetric in Drop C
C Six Tone Symmetric in Drop B
C Six Tone Symmetric in Open D
C Six Tone Symmetric in Half Step Down
C Six Tone Symmetric in Open E
C Six Tone Symmetric in Open A
C Six Tone Symmetric in Open C

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