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