A diminished half–whole scale: notes, formula and fretboard

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A diminished half–whole

The A diminished half–whole scale has 8 notes: A, Bb, C, C#, D#, E, F# and G. Its formula is 1 b2 #2 3 #4 5 6 b7 and its steps, in tones, are ½ – 1 – ½ – 1 – ½ – 1 – ½ – 1.

The half–whole diminished scale alternates a semitone and a tone: eight symmetrical notes, used in jazz over altered dominant chords.

A diminished half–whole

A Bb C C# D# E F# G · 1 b2 #2 3 #4 5 6 b7

Colored dots: notes of the scale, the root is the darkest.

Notes and intervals

Note

Degree

Same notes (modes and relatives)

C diminished half–whole Eb diminished half–whole F# diminished half–whole C# diminished whole–half E diminished whole–half G diminished whole–half Bb diminished whole–half

Other A scales

A major A natural minor A harmonic minor A melodic minor A major pentatonic A minor pentatonic A blues A dorian A phrygian A lydian

Neighbouring scales (fifth and fourth)

E diminished half–whole D diminished half–whole

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Frequently asked questions

What are the notes of the A diminished half–whole scale?

The notes of the A diminished half–whole scale are A, Bb, C, C#, D#, E, F# and G.

What is the formula of the diminished half–whole scale?

The formula of the diminished half–whole scale is 1 b2 #2 3 #4 5 6 b7: it is built with the steps ½ – 1 – ½ – 1 – ½ – 1 – ½ – 1 (in tones).

How many accidentals are in the A diminished half–whole scale?

The A diminished half–whole scale has 3 sharps and 1 flat.

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