Diminished Scale (Half-Whole)
The half-whole diminished scale alternates half and whole steps, creating an 8-note symmetrical scale ideal for dominant chord improvisation and tension-building in jazz.
Formula: H-W-H-W-H-W-H-W
C Diminished Scale (Half-Whole): C – C# – D# – E – F# – G – A – A#
Choose a Key
C Diminished Scale (Half-Whole) G Diminished Scale (Half-Whole) D Diminished Scale (Half-Whole) A Diminished Scale (Half-Whole) E Diminished Scale (Half-Whole) B Diminished Scale (Half-Whole) F# Diminished Scale (Half-Whole) F Diminished Scale (Half-Whole) Bb Diminished Scale (Half-Whole) Eb Diminished Scale (Half-Whole) Ab Diminished Scale (Half-Whole) Db Diminished Scale (Half-Whole)
Related Scales
Interval Pattern
| Degree | Degree Name | Interval Step | Note (C) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tonic | H | C |
| ♭2 | Altered 2nd | W | C# |
| ♭3 | Minor Mediant | H | D# |
| 3 | Major Mediant | W | E |
| ♯4 | Tritone | H | F# |
| 5 | Dominant | W | G |
| 6 | Major Submediant | H | A |
| ♭7 | Subtonic | W | A# |