The F♯ chromatic scale runs F♯, F♯♯, G♯, G♯♯, A♯, B, B♯, C♯, C♯♯, D♯, D♯♯, E♯. Box 1 anchors the root on string 3, fret 6 and string 2, fret 2.
The F♯ chromatic scale runs F♯, F♯♯, G♯, G♯♯, A♯, B, B♯, C♯, C♯♯, D♯, D♯♯, E♯. Box 1 anchors the root on string 3, fret 6 and string 2, fret 2.
Build it by adding every half step to F♯ major. The result is twelve consecutive semitones with no whole steps. The eight-note F♯ bebop dominant demonstrates a selective use of chromatic passing tones.
Play it over F♯ major or F♯ minor progressions to add chromatic passing tones. It suits jazz, classical, and avant-garde ukulele pieces. The scale provides a smooth connector in any F♯-centred tune.
Learn Box 1 first. It places the root on string 3, fret 6 and string 2, fret 2, covering frets 0–3 for easy chromatic movement.
F♯ chromatic in box 1 runs from fret 0 to fret 3, 16 notes across 4 strings, from B♯ on the C string at fret 0 up to B♯ on the A string at fret 3. The root falls on the E string at fret 2.
| String | Frets | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 4 (G) | 0, 1, 2, 3 | F♯♯, G♯, G♯♯, A♯ |
| 3 (C) | 0, 1, 2, 3 | B♯, C♯, C♯♯, D♯ |
| 2 (E) | 0, 1, 2, 3 | D♯♯, E♯, F♯, F♯♯ |
| 1 (A) | 0, 1, 2, 3 | G♯♯, A♯, B, B♯ |
F♯ chromatic in box 2 runs from fret 2 to fret 5, 16 notes across 4 strings, from C♯♯ on the C string at fret 2 up to C♯♯ on the A string at fret 5. The root falls on the E string at fret 2.
| String | Frets | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 4 (G) | 2, 3, 4, 5 | G♯♯, A♯, B, B♯ |
| 3 (C) | 2, 3, 4, 5 | C♯♯, D♯, D♯♯, E♯ |
| 2 (E) | 2, 3, 4, 5 | F♯, F♯♯, G♯, G♯♯ |
| 1 (A) | 2, 3, 4, 5 | B, B♯, C♯, C♯♯ |
F♯ chromatic in box 3 runs from fret 4 to fret 7, 16 notes across 4 strings, from D♯♯ on the C string at fret 4 up to D♯♯ on the A string at fret 7. The root falls on the C string at fret 6.
| String | Frets | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 4 (G) | 4, 5, 6, 7 | B, B♯, C♯, C♯♯ |
| 3 (C) | 4, 5, 6, 7 | D♯♯, E♯, F♯, F♯♯ |
| 2 (E) | 4, 5, 6, 7 | G♯, G♯♯, A♯, B |
| 1 (A) | 4, 5, 6, 7 | C♯, C♯♯, D♯, D♯♯ |
F♯ chromatic in box 4 runs from fret 6 to fret 9, 16 notes across 4 strings, from F♯ on the C string at fret 6 up to F♯ on the A string at fret 9. The root falls on the C string at fret 6 and the A string at fret 9.
| String | Frets | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 4 (G) | 6, 7, 8, 9 | C♯, C♯♯, D♯, D♯♯ |
| 3 (C) | 6, 7, 8, 9 | F♯, F♯♯, G♯, G♯♯ |
| 2 (E) | 6, 7, 8, 9 | A♯, B, B♯, C♯ |
| 1 (A) | 6, 7, 8, 9 | D♯, D♯♯, E♯, F♯ |
F♯ chromatic in box 5 runs from fret 8 to fret 11, 16 notes across 4 strings, from G♯ on the C string at fret 8 up to G♯ on the A string at fret 11. The root falls on the G string at fret 11 and the A string at fret 9.
| String | Frets | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 4 (G) | 8, 9, 10, 11 | D♯, D♯♯, E♯, F♯ |
| 3 (C) | 8, 9, 10, 11 | G♯, G♯♯, A♯, B |
| 2 (E) | 8, 9, 10, 11 | B♯, C♯, C♯♯, D♯ |
| 1 (A) | 8, 9, 10, 11 | E♯, F♯, F♯♯, G♯ |
F♯ chromatic in box 6 runs from fret 10 to fret 12, 12 notes across 4 strings, from A♯ on the C string at fret 10 up to G♯♯ on the A string at fret 12. The root falls on the G string at fret 11.
| String | Frets | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 4 (G) | 10, 11, 12 | E♯, F♯, F♯♯ |
| 3 (C) | 10, 11, 12 | A♯, B, B♯ |
| 2 (E) | 10, 11, 12 | C♯♯, D♯, D♯♯ |
| 1 (A) | 10, 11, 12 | F♯♯, G♯, G♯♯ |
Every chord here uses only notes from the scale. Tap one to open it.
The notes are F♯, F♯♯, G♯, G♯♯, A♯, B, B♯, C♯, C♯♯, D♯, D♯♯, E♯. Each note is one semitone higher than the previous. The scale contains all twelve pitch classes. It is also spelled G♭ in enharmonic notation for the same sounding root.
Any chord can fit because the scale includes every note. It is commonly used over F♯ major or F♯ minor. Chromatic passing tones connect chord tones smoothly.
Start with Box 1 and play one fret per note. Use a metronome at 100 bpm and increase speed gradually. Focus on even timing and clean fretting.