B Mystery #1 Ukulele Scale
Ukulele scale — fretboard diagram
B Mystery #1 Scale — Notes and Intervals
The B Mystery #1 scale is a rare and experimental synthetic scale found in modern music theory. On Ukulele, its notes are B, C, D#, F, G, A. It is typically associated with generative music and computer-aided composition where traditional rules of melody and harmony are intentionally broken. Commonly used in Experimental, Computer Music, Avant-Garde. Used in experimental, non-functional contexts. A compositional curiosity for exploring unconventional melodic paths.
Notes: B, C, D#, F, G, A
Intervals: 1P, 2m, 3M, 5d, 6m, 7m
Degrees: 1 b2 3 4 b5 b6
Formula: H-WH-W-W-W-W
Number of notes: 6
How to Play B Mystery #1 on Ukulele
On ukulele, find B on the fret 2 area, and work through the scale within a four-fret span. You may need to shift positions once to cover all 6 notes. Practice each position separately before linking them together.
The B Mystery #1 scale contains 1 sharp (D#). This scale does not follow a traditional major or minor key signature, so reading from sheet music may require accidentals.
Practice Routine
Begin by playing the B Mystery #1 scale ascending and descending at 80 BPM using a metronome, one note per beat. Once comfortable, practice in thirds (B-D#, C-F) to build intervallic familiarity. Spend 5 minutes daily on this pattern before increasing tempo by 10 BPM.
Experiment with simple two-chord vamps rooted on B to let the characteristic intervals of the Mystery #1 scale come through clearly.
Ukulele Tips
The compact fretboard of the ukulele makes the B Mystery #1 scale easy to visualize in a single position. Use this to your advantage by memorizing the scale shape relative to chord shapes you already know.
The B Mystery #1 scale contains 6 notes (B, C, D#, F, G, A). Use the interactive fretboard above to explore this scale on Ukulele with different tunings and fret ranges.
CAGED Positions & Patterns for B Mystery #1
The B Mystery #1 scale can be played in 5 CAGED positions across the fretboard, each based on an open chord shape (C, A, G, E, D). As a 6-note pentatonic scale, 2-notes-per-string patterns are the most ergonomic way to traverse the fretboard. Use the pattern selector above to isolate each position.
Explore B Mystery #1 Further
- Harmonize the B Mystery #1 scale — triads & 7th chords
- Browse chord progressions
- B Mystery #1 on Guitar
- B Mystery #1 on Bass
- B Mystery #1 on Piano