D Mystery #1 Ukulele Scale
Ukulele scale — fretboard diagram
D Mystery #1 Scale — Notes and Intervals
The D Mystery #1 scale is a rare and experimental synthetic scale found in modern music theory. On Ukulele, its notes are D, Eb, F#, Ab, Bb, C. 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: D, Eb, F#, Ab, Bb, C
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 D Mystery #1 on Ukulele
On ukulele, find D 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 D Mystery #1 scale contains both sharps and flats (1 sharp, 3 flats), which is common in altered and exotic scales. This scale does not follow a traditional major or minor key signature, so reading from sheet music may require accidentals.
Practice Routine
Set a metronome to 80 BPM and play the D Mystery #1 scale in groups of four notes, shifting the starting note each repetition. This builds muscle memory across the entire scale range. After a week, try improvising short 4-bar phrases using only these notes.
Experiment with simple two-chord vamps rooted on D to let the characteristic intervals of the Mystery #1 scale come through clearly.
Ukulele Tips
The compact fretboard of the ukulele makes the D 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 D Mystery #1 scale contains 6 notes (D, Eb, F#, Ab, Bb, C). Use the interactive fretboard above to explore this scale on Ukulele with different tunings and fret ranges.
CAGED Positions & Patterns for D Mystery #1
The D 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 D Mystery #1 Further
- Harmonize the D Mystery #1 scale — triads & 7th chords
- Browse chord progressions
- D Mystery #1 on Guitar
- D Mystery #1 on Bass
- D Mystery #1 on Piano