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

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Eb diminished whole–half

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

Eb diminished whole–half

Eb F Gb Ab A B C D · 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)

D diminished half–whole F diminished half–whole Ab diminished half–whole B diminished half–whole C diminished whole–half F# diminished whole–half A 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 whole–half Ab diminished whole–half

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Frequently asked questions

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

The notes of the Eb diminished whole–half scale are Eb, F, Gb, Ab, A, B, C and D.

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 Eb diminished whole–half scale?

The Eb diminished whole–half scale has 3 flats.

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