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