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