B
Chromatic Scale
Scale Notes
B1+0 semitones
C2+1 semitones
C#3+2 semitones
D4+3 semitones
D#5+4 semitones
E6+5 semitones
F7+6 semitones
F#8+7 semitones
G9+8 semitones
G#10+9 semitones
A11+10 semitones
A#12+11 semitones
Scale Information
| Root Note | B | Scale Type | Chromatic Scale |
| Category | Theoretical | Number of Notes | 12 |
Interval Pattern
Semitones: 0 - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10 - 11
Pattern repeats every octave (12 semitones)
B0
C1
C#2
D3
D#4
E5
F6
F#7
G8
G#9
A10
A#11
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Understanding the Pattern: The numbers above show the interval distances between scale notes in semitones (half-steps). The highlighted notes like this are the notes that belong to this scale. This pattern can be moved to any starting note to create the same scale in different keys - that's how scales work across all 12 keys!
Scale Overview
Description
All 12 semitones, used for transitions and color tones
Musical Context
This theoretical scale contains 12 notes and is commonly used in Classical and Advanced guitar music. This scale requires some musical experience to master effectively.
Characteristics
CompleteTransitionalColorfulNon-tonal
Practice Guide
Key Signature
5 sharps (F#, C#, G#, D#, A#)
B - C - C# - D - D# - E - F - F# - G - G# - A - A#
Difficulty Level
IntermediateCircle of Fifths
Less common but used in advanced classical repertoire
Common Genres
ClassicalAdvanced guitarOrchestral
Common Uses
Classical music
Jazz
Transitions
Color tones
Practice Tips
- • Practice ascending and descending patterns
- • Try different rhythmic variations
- • Experiment with skipping notes (thirds, fourths)
- • Use as a basis for improvisation