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
G♭B♭D♭
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 – Gb – A – Bb – C – Db – 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: G♭, B♭, D♭.
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.