The A♭ Double Harmonic scale contains seven notes: A♭, B♭♭, C, D♭, E♭, F♭, and G. It follows the whole-step / half-step pattern H-A2-H-W-H-A2-H.
A♭ Double Harmonic Scale Notes
| Degree | Name | Note | Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tonic | A♭ | P1 |
| 2 | Supertonic | B♭♭ | m2 |
| 3 | Mediant | C | M3 |
| 4 | Subdominant | D♭ | P4 |
| 5 | Dominant | E♭ | P5 |
| 6 | Submediant | F♭ | m6 |
| 7 | Leading Tone | G | M7 |
| 8 | Octave | A♭ | — |
Key Signature
The A♭ Double Harmonic Scale doesn’t line up with a single major or minor key, so it has no standard key signature. Its notes are written with accidentals as needed.
Accidentals
A♭B♭♭D♭E♭F♭
Diatonic Chords in the A♭ Double Harmonic Scale
These are the triads built on each degree of the A♭ Double Harmonic Scale:
| Degree | Numeral | Chord | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | I | A♭ Major | Major |
| 2 | II | B♭♭ Major | Major |
| 3 | iii | C Minor | Minor |
| 4 | iv | D♭ Minor | Minor |
| 5 | V | E♭ altered | altered |
| 6 | VI+ | F♭ Augmented | Augmented |
| 7 | VII | G altered | altered |
A♭ Double Harmonic Scale — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the notes of the A♭ Double Harmonic Scale on piano?
The A♭ Double Harmonic Scale uses the notes A♭ – B♭♭ – C – D♭ – E♭ – F♭ – G – A♭. Play them in order from the root up to the octave, hands separately first, then together.
What notes are in the Ab Double Harmonic Scale?
The Ab Double Harmonic Scale contains seven notes: Ab – Bbb – C – Db – Eb – Fb – G. The notes table above shows each note with its scale degree and interval from the root.
How many sharps or flats does Ab Double Harmonic have?
The Ab Double Harmonic Scale doesn't correspond to a single major or minor key, so it has no standard key signature. Its notes are written with accidentals as needed: A♭, B♭♭, D♭, E♭, F♭.
What does the Ab Double Harmonic Scale sound like?
The Ab Double Harmonic Scale has an exotic, Eastern-European sound built on two augmented seconds. Listen to the audio playback above to hear the character on every note.