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

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Ab diminished whole–half

The Ab diminished whole–half / G# diminished whole–half scale has 8 notes: Ab, Bb, B, Db, D, E, 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.

Ab diminished whole–half

Ab Bb B Db D E F G · 1 2 b3 4 b5 #5 6 7

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

Notes and intervals

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Degree

Same notes (modes and relatives)

C# diminished half–whole E diminished half–whole G diminished half–whole Bb diminished half–whole D diminished whole–half F diminished whole–half B diminished whole–half

Other Ab scales

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

Neighbouring scales (fifth and fourth)

Eb diminished whole–half C# diminished whole–half

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Frequently asked questions

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

The notes of the Ab diminished whole–half scale are Ab, Bb, B, Db, D, E, 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 Ab diminished whole–half scale?

The Ab diminished whole–half scale has 3 flats.

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