The B♭ Whole Tone scale contains six notes: B♭, C, D, E, F♯, and A♭. It follows the whole-step / half-step pattern W-W-W-W-W-W.
B♭ Whole Tone Scale Notes
| Degree | Name | Note | Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Root | B♭ | P1 |
| 2 | Major 2nd | C | M2 |
| 3 | Major 3rd | D | M3 |
| ♯4 | Augmented 4th | E | A4 |
| ♯5 | Augmented 5th | F♯ | A5 |
| ♭7 | Minor 7th | A♭ | m7 |
| 8 | Octave | B♭ | P8 |
Key Signature
The B♭ Whole Tone 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♭F♯A♭
B♭ Whole Tone Scale — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the notes of the B♭ Whole Tone Scale on piano?
The B♭ Whole Tone Scale uses the notes B♭ – C – D – E – F♯ – A♭ – B♭. Play them in order from the root up to the octave, hands separately first, then together.
What notes are in the Bb Whole Tone Scale?
The Bb Whole Tone Scale contains six notes: Bb – C – D – E – F# – Ab. The notes table above shows each note with its scale degree and interval from the root.
How many sharps or flats does Bb Whole Tone have?
The Bb Whole Tone 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♭, F♯, A♭.
What does the Bb Whole Tone Scale sound like?
The Bb Whole Tone Scale has a dreamy, ambiguous quality with no half-steps — used by Debussy and in dream sequences. Listen to the audio playback above to hear the character on every note.