The A♭ Whole-Half Diminished scale contains eight notes: A♭, B♭, C♭, D♭, E♭♭, F♭, F, and G. It follows the whole-step / half-step pattern W-H-W-H-W-H-W-H.
A♭ Whole-Half Diminished Scale Notes
| Degree | Name | Note | Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Root | A♭ | P1 |
| 2 | Major 2nd | B♭ | M2 |
| ♭3 | Minor 3rd | C♭ | m3 |
| 4 | Perfect 4th | D♭ | P4 |
| ♭5 | Diminished 5th | E♭♭ | d5 |
| ♭6 | Minor 6th | F♭ | m6 |
| 6 | Major 6th | F | M6 |
| 7 | Major 7th | G | M7 |
| 8 | Octave | A♭ | P8 |
Key Signature
The A♭ Whole-Half 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
A♭B♭C♭D♭E♭♭F♭
A♭ Whole-Half Diminished Scale — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the notes of the A♭ Whole-Half Diminished Scale on piano?
The A♭ Whole-Half Diminished Scale uses the notes A♭ – B♭ – C♭ – D♭ – E♭♭ – F♭ – F – G – A♭. Play them in order from the root up to the octave, hands separately first, then together.
What notes are in the Ab Whole-Half Diminished Scale?
The Ab Whole-Half Diminished Scale contains eight notes: Ab – Bb – Cb – Db – Ebb – Fb – F – G. The notes table above shows each note with its scale degree and interval from the root.
How many sharps or flats does Ab Whole-Half Diminished have?
The Ab Whole-Half 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: A♭, B♭, C♭, D♭, E♭♭, F♭.
What does the Ab Whole-Half Diminished Scale sound like?
The Ab Whole-Half 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.