The B♭ Half-Whole Diminished scale contains eight notes: B♭, C♭, D♭, D, F♭, F, G, and A♭. It follows the whole-step / half-step pattern H-W-H-W-H-W-H-W.
B♭ Half-Whole Diminished Scale Notes
| Degree | Name | Note | Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Root | B♭ | P1 |
| ♭2 | Minor 2nd | C♭ | m2 |
| ♭3 | Minor 3rd | D♭ | m3 |
| 3 | Major 3rd | D | M3 |
| ♭5 | Diminished 5th | F♭ | d5 |
| 5 | Perfect 5th | F | P5 |
| 6 | Major 6th | G | M6 |
| ♭7 | Minor 7th | A♭ | m7 |
| 8 | Octave | B♭ | P8 |
Key Signature
The B♭ Half-Whole Diminished 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
B♭C♭D♭F♭A♭
B♭ Half-Whole Diminished Scale — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the notes of the B♭ Half-Whole Diminished Scale on piano?
The B♭ Half-Whole Diminished Scale uses the notes B♭ – C♭ – D♭ – D – F♭ – F – G – A♭ – B♭. Play them in order from the root up to the octave, hands separately first, then together.
What notes are in the Bb Half-Whole Diminished Scale?
The Bb Half-Whole Diminished Scale contains eight notes: Bb – Cb – Db – D – Fb – F – G – Ab. The notes table above shows each note with its scale degree and interval from the root.
How many sharps or flats does Bb Half-Whole Diminished have?
The Bb Half-Whole Diminished 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: B♭, C♭, D♭, F♭, A♭.
What does the Bb Half-Whole Diminished Scale sound like?
The Bb Half-Whole Diminished Scale has a distinctive sound shaped by its specific interval pattern. Listen to the audio playback above to hear the character on every note.