About the G sharp Two-semitone Tritone scale
G sharp Two-semitone Tritone is used for experimental and cinematic writing. Think of it as a symmetrical six-note scale with pairs of half steps.
Its notes are G♯, A, A♯, D, D♯, and E. The formula is H H 4 semitones H H 4 semitones.
The black keys G♯, A♯, and D♯ belong to G♯ Two-semitone Tritone. Even so, the raised fourth is the white key D.
Notes and intervals
| 1 | G#G♯ | Root |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | AA | Minor 2nd |
| 3 | A#A♯ | Major 2nd |
| 4 | DD | Augmented 4th |
| 5 | D#D♯ | Perfect 5th |
| 6 | EE | Minor 6th |
| Steps | H H 4 semitones H H 4 semitones |
|---|---|
| Semitones | 1-1-4-1-1-4 |
| Degrees | 1 ♭2 2 ♯4 5 ♭6 |
Shapes
Chromatic
Circle of Fifths
Related scales
Two-semitone Tritone in other keys
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