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