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