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
A♭E♭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 – Ab – B – C – D – Eb – F#. 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: A♭, E♭, 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.