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