What is the ScaleTwister?

Scales

The ScaleTwister enables you to effortlessly transpose the 30 most important scales in to all 12 keys. Some of the scales include the most important pop, jazz and blues scales.

The scales are separated into three color circles for the following use:

Major — Minor — Dominant7

Utilities

The fourth color circle of the ScaleTwister has the following use:

Intervals

The ScaleTwister will enable you to identify intervals and is big help for composing music, since each interval is tied to a unique character.

Chord-Clock

With this tool you can identify any chord possible

Circle of Fifths

The circle of fifths helps you to identify the key signature, the parallel keys and the use of chords and progressions.

Position

This shows you the degrees in every key.

Transposition

Transpose and compose for different tuned instruments — made easy with the ScaleTwister!

How does the ScaleTwister work?

Each scale is identified by the number of notes and the distance (interval) between each note. This definition is unchanged when transposed.

Intervals are depicted with the following letters:

W = Whole Step
H = Half Step
T = Three Half Steps

The scales are located on a rotatable disc and are assignable to all keys listed on the background.

Example:

C-Major (yellow), Intervals (red).

C

D

E

F

G

A

B

C

W

W

H

W

W

W

H

The C-Major scale transposed to E-Major, the "interval-definition" remains unchanged.

E

F#

G#

A

B

C#

D#

E

W

W

H

W

W

W

H

 

Where can you get the ScaleTwister?

Order on: www.scaletwister.ch

On our web page you can find all scales, their use and the chords that go with it explained. For the tools you can find practical examples and background information. Additional resources on scales, theory, informative tables and tricks for exciting improvisations in abundance can be viewed as well.

ScaleTwister — Why?

Because playing music with ScaleTwister is easier and doubles your fun!