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
E♭F♯G♯
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 A Whole-Half Diminished Scale?
The A Whole-Half Diminished Scale contains eight notes: A – B – C – D – Eb – F – F# – G#. The notes table above shows each note with its scale degree and interval from the root.
How many sharps or flats does A Whole-Half Diminished have?
The A 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♭, F♯, G♯.
What does the A Whole-Half Diminished Scale sound like?
The A 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.