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

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G diminished half–whole

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

G diminished half–whole

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

Other G scales

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

Neighbouring scales (fifth and fourth)

D diminished half–whole C diminished half–whole

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Frequently asked questions

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

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

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 G diminished half–whole scale?

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

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