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