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

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B diminished half–whole

The B diminished half–whole scale has 8 notes: B, C, D, D#, F, F#, G# and A. 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.

B diminished half–whole

B C D D# F F# G# A · 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)

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

Other B scales

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

Neighbouring scales (fifth and fourth)

F# diminished half–whole E diminished half–whole

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Frequently asked questions

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

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

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 B diminished half–whole scale?

The B diminished half–whole scale has 3 sharps.

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