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Ukulele fretboard diagram
D vietnamese 1 scale — ukulele chords and intervals
Harmonizing the D vietnamese 1 scale yields a fluid chord set from Vietnamese art music traditions. The chords of D vietnamese 1 are G minor, D minor, G minor seventh, D suspended fourth, Bb (1-5-7). The vocal-like quality of these chords makes them expressive and adaptive. Use them for cultural scoring or to add a distinctly Southeast Asian modal character to modern compositions. Commonly used in Vietnamese, World, Traditional. Notable players include Trinh Cong Son.
The D vietnamese 1 scale has the following degrees: 1 ♭3 4 5 ♭6.
Intervals: 3H-W-W-H-2W.
Diatonic chords: G minor, D minor, G minor seventh, D suspended fourth, Bb (1-5-7).
| Degrees | Chord |
|---|---|
| I | G minor |
| ii | D minor |
| iii | G minor seventh |
| IV | D suspended fourth |
| V | Bb (1-5-7) |
This page focuses on the harmonic content — the chords built from each degree of the D vietnamese 1 scale. For fretboard patterns and fingering guides, see the scale page.
Use the interactive harmonizer above to explore triads, seventh chords, and chord voicings for composing with the D vietnamese 1 scale on ukulele.
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How to Use This Scale
Use over simple triads and sustained bass notes. The scale's strength is in melodic expression, not complex harmony.