Hexatonic Scales

(Derived from Adjacent Pairs)

This is an organization of 6 note scales and how they are derived  from triad pairs. Triad pairs are 3 note chords that have no common tones. The first example comes from the triads of Am and B major. Am = ACE.  B major = B D# F#.

Put those together and you have A B C D# E F# A.

This book documents a large number of hexatonic scales that can be used in your solos.

Pentatonic scales have always been popular in contemporary music while 7 notes scale have been more common in the jazz style. Hexatonics represent a compromise between 5 and 7 note scales and can be very effective in creating improvisational variety.

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