The D♯ Whole Tone scale contains six notes: D♯, E♯, F♯♯, G♯♯, A♯♯, and C♯. It follows the whole-step / half-step pattern W-W-W-W-W-W.
D♯ Whole Tone Scale Notes
| Degree | Name | Note | Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Root | D♯ | P1 |
| 2 | Major 2nd | E♯ | M2 |
| 3 | Major 3rd | F♯♯ | M3 |
| ♯4 | Augmented 4th | G♯♯ | A4 |
| ♯5 | Augmented 5th | A♯♯ | A5 |
| ♭7 | Minor 7th | C♯ | m7 |
| 8 | Octave | D♯ | P8 |
Key Signature
The D♯ 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
D♯E♯F♯♯G♯♯A♯♯C♯
D♯ Whole Tone Scale — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the notes of the D♯ Whole Tone Scale on piano?
The D♯ Whole Tone Scale uses the notes D♯ – E♯ – F♯♯ – G♯♯ – A♯♯ – 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 Tone Scale?
The D# Whole Tone Scale contains six notes: D# – E# – Fx – Gx – Ax – C#. The notes table above shows each note with its scale degree and interval from the root.
How many sharps or flats does D# Whole Tone have?
The D# 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: D♯, E♯, F♯♯, G♯♯, A♯♯, C♯.
What does the D# Whole Tone Scale sound like?
The D# 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.