A Six Tone Symmetric Guitar Scale

A Six Tone Symmetric in Open G — Notes and Intervals

The A Six Tone Symmetric scale is a mathematical abstraction that divides the octave into six equal parts. On Guitar, 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: Open G (D-B-G-D-G-D)

Explore This Scale in Other Tunings

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

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