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