Enter any chord in the Scale Chord Matcher. It analyzes which scales and modes contain all the chord's notes (perfect matches) and which contain most of them (partial matches), ranked by fit percentage.
What is the difference between perfect and partial scale matches?
A perfect match means every chord tone exists in the scale. A partial match means some chord tones are outside the scale. Perfect matches are best for improvisation; partial matches can create interesting tension.
How does scale-chord matching help with improvisation?
Knowing which scales fit your chord gives you safe note choices for soloing. Over a Cmaj7 chord, C major, C Lydian, and C major pentatonic all work well. The matcher shows you these options instantly.
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Scale Matcher
Find scales that fit your chord
57 matching scales
Select a chord to discover which scales and modes contain its notes. Perfect for improvisation and composition.