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