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