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

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G diminished whole–half

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

G diminished whole–half

G A Bb C Db D# E F# · 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 Eb diminished half–whole F# diminished half–whole A diminished half–whole C# diminished whole–half E diminished whole–half Bb 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 whole–half C diminished whole–half

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Frequently asked questions

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

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

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 G diminished whole–half scale?

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

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