G Chromatic
All 12 semitones, in order. Used for chromatic passing tones and modern jazz / classical lines.
Playback sounds an octave below the written notation — the instrument's concert (sounding) pitch.
Audio source: tonejs-instruments by Nick Brosowsky (MIT)
What notes are in the G Chromatic scale?
The G Chromatic scale uses the notes G, G♯, A, A♯, B, C, C♯, D, D♯, E, E♯, F♯ (one octave; the pattern repeats at higher registers).
What's the Chromatic scale formula?
The Chromatic scale follows the interval pattern H H H H H H H H H H H H, where W = whole step (2 semitones) and H = half step (1 semitone). Apply that pattern starting on G to get the G Chromatic scale.
What chords work over G Chromatic?
Try chord pairings derived from the scale's third, fifth, and seventh degrees as roots — they share the most diatonic notes.
How do I finger G Chromatic on Bass Guitar?
On bass, scales follow the same position-pattern logic as guitar but with two-notes-per-string most often. Walking-bass-line construction draws on chord-tone-arpeggiation through the scale; see /walking-bass for the standalone surface (once it ships).
When would I use the Chromatic scale?
All 12 semitones, in order. Used for chromatic passing tones and modern jazz / classical lines.