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