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
E♭F♭G♭B♭♭B♭D♭
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 Eb Half-Whole Diminished Scale?
The Eb Half-Whole Diminished Scale contains eight notes: Eb – Fb – Gb – G – Bbb – Bb – C – Db. The notes table above shows each note with its scale degree and interval from the root.
How many sharps or flats does Eb Half-Whole Diminished have?
The Eb 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♭, G♭, B♭♭, B♭, D♭.
What does the Eb Half-Whole Diminished Scale sound like?
The Eb 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.