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

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Eb diminished half–whole

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

Eb diminished half–whole

Eb E F# G A Bb C Db · 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)

C 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 Eb scales

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

Neighbouring scales (fifth and fourth)

Bb diminished half–whole Ab diminished half–whole

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Frequently asked questions

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

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

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 Eb diminished half–whole scale?

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

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