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

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B diminished whole–half

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

B diminished whole–half

B C# D E F G G# A# · 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)

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

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Frequently asked questions

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

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

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 B diminished whole–half scale?

The B diminished whole–half scale has 3 sharps.

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