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

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A diminished whole–half

The A diminished whole–half scale has 8 notes: A, B, C, D, Eb, F, F# and G#. Its formula is 1 2 b3 4 b5 #5 6 7 and its steps, in tones, are 1 – ½ – 1 – ½ – 1 – ½ – 1 – ½.

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

A diminished whole–half

A B C D Eb F F# G# · 1 2 b3 4 b5 #5 6 7

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

Notes and intervals

Note

Degree

Same notes (modes and relatives)

D diminished half–whole F diminished half–whole Ab diminished half–whole B diminished half–whole C diminished whole–half Eb diminished whole–half F# 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 whole–half D diminished whole–half

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Frequently asked questions

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

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

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

The formula of the diminished whole–half scale is 1 2 b3 4 b5 #5 6 7: it is built with the steps 1 – ½ – 1 – ½ – 1 – ½ – 1 – ½ (in tones).

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

The A diminished whole–half scale has 2 sharps and 1 flat.

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