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

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D diminished whole–half

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

D diminished whole–half

D E F G Ab A# B C# · 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 F diminished whole–half Ab diminished whole–half B diminished whole–half

Other D scales

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

Neighbouring scales (fifth and fourth)

A diminished whole–half G diminished whole–half

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Frequently asked questions

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

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

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 D diminished whole–half scale?

The D diminished whole–half scale has 2 sharps and 1 flat.

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