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

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Bb diminished whole–half

The Bb diminished whole–half / A# diminished whole–half scale has 8 notes: Bb, C, Db, Eb, E, F#, 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.

Bb diminished whole–half

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

Other Bb scales

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

Neighbouring scales (fifth and fourth)

F diminished whole–half Eb diminished whole–half

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Frequently asked questions

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

The notes of the Bb diminished whole–half scale are Bb, C, Db, Eb, E, F#, 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 Bb diminished whole–half scale?

The Bb diminished whole–half scale has 1 sharp and 3 flats.

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