Chromatic Semitone

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Chromatic Semitone

Interval Musical Interval Semitone Diatonic Semitone Chromatic Scale


A chromatic semitone is an interval of one semitone between **two pitches with the same letter name**, such as C to C♯ or A to A♭.

Characteristics

  • Not part of the diatonic scale
  • Often used to add tension or color
  • Common in Chromatic Scale motion

Comparison

Differs from a Diatonic Semitone, which connects two distinct letter names (like E to F or B to C).

See also

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