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