G♭ Chromatic
All 12 semitones, in order. Used for chromatic passing tones and modern jazz / classical lines.
Playback sounds a perfect 5th below the written notation — the instrument's concert (sounding) pitch.
Audio source: synthesised in-browser via Tone.js (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 Cor Anglais?
On double reeds, scales train reed control + register changes + the half-hole / full-hole register transition. Slow practice exposes pitch instability the player can correct with embouchure.
When would I use the Chromatic scale?
All 12 semitones, in order. Used for chromatic passing tones and modern jazz / classical lines.