The C Double Harmonic scale contains seven notes: C, D♭, E, F, G, A♭, and B. It follows the whole-step / half-step pattern H-A2-H-W-H-A2-H.
C Double Harmonic Scale Notes
| Degree | Name | Note | Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tonic | C | P1 |
| 2 | Supertonic | D♭ | m2 |
| 3 | Mediant | E | M3 |
| 4 | Subdominant | F | P4 |
| 5 | Dominant | G | P5 |
| 6 | Submediant | A♭ | m6 |
| 7 | Leading Tone | B | M7 |
| 8 | Octave | C | — |
Key Signature
The C 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
D♭A♭
Diatonic Chords in the C Double Harmonic Scale
These are the triads built on each degree of the C Double Harmonic Scale:
| Degree | Numeral | Chord | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | I | C Major | Major |
| 2 | II | D♭ Major | Major |
| 3 | iii | E Minor | Minor |
| 4 | iv | F Minor | Minor |
| 5 | V | G altered | altered |
| 6 | VI+ | A♭ Augmented | Augmented |
| 7 | VII | B altered | altered |
C Double Harmonic Scale — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the notes of the C Double Harmonic Scale on piano?
The C Double Harmonic Scale uses the notes C – D♭ – E – F – G – A♭ – B – C. Play them in order from the root up to the octave, hands separately first, then together.
What notes are in the C Double Harmonic Scale?
The C Double Harmonic Scale contains seven notes: C – Db – E – F – G – Ab – B. The notes table above shows each note with its scale degree and interval from the root.
How many sharps or flats does C Double Harmonic have?
The C 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: D♭, A♭.
What does the C Double Harmonic Scale sound like?
The C 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.