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