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