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The Chromatic Scale

Every Key, Every NoteThe chromatic scale uses every note — all 12 semitones — ascending or descending by half steps. It is the most complete scale, containing all possible notes within an…

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Lesson 8 of 12 in Minor Scales & Chromatic Work

Every Key, Every NoteThe chromatic scale uses every note — all 12 semitones — ascending or descending by half steps. It is the most complete scale, containing all possible notes within an octave.The Notes (Ascending from C)C - C# - D - D# - E - F - F# - G - G# - A - A# - B -..

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