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

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F diminished half–whole

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

F diminished half–whole

F Gb G# A B C D Eb · 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)

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

Other F scales

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

Neighbouring scales (fifth and fourth)

C diminished half–whole Bb diminished half–whole

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Frequently asked questions

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

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

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 F diminished half–whole scale?

The F diminished half–whole scale has 1 sharp and 2 flats.

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