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