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

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C diminished half–whole

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

C diminished half–whole

C Db D# E F# G A Bb · 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)

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

Other C scales

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

Neighbouring scales (fifth and fourth)

G diminished half–whole F diminished half–whole

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Frequently asked questions

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

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

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 C diminished half–whole scale?

The C diminished half–whole scale has 2 sharps and 2 flats.

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