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
D♯F♯G♯
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 B Half-Whole Diminished Scale?
The B Half-Whole Diminished Scale contains eight notes: B – C – D – D# – F – F# – G# – A. The notes table above shows each note with its scale degree and interval from the root.
How many sharps or flats does B Half-Whole Diminished have?
The B 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: D♯, F♯, G♯.
What does the B Half-Whole Diminished Scale sound like?
The B 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.