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When there are two scales listed for a single chord, it is because the chord has a minor third that can be filled with half step then whole step or whole step then half step.
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31.10. 1 List of Chord-Scale Relationships.
| CHORD | CORRESPONDING SCALE(S) |
|---|---|
| C alt | C Diminished-Whole Tone |
What scales go with what chords?
Similar to soloing over a key, you can use the major and minor scales to solo over chords. The major scale can be used over major chords, and the minor scale can be used over minor chords. Both scales, however are considered modes using the names, Ionian and Aeolian respectively.
What are the purposes of chord scales?
Chord-Scale Theory is an approach to improvising that relates chords to scales. The name “chord-scale theory” comes from the idea that the notes of a 13th chord can be rearranged as a seven-note scale. To determine chord-scales, identify key centers and chord functions through Roman numeral analysis.
