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) B♭ Diminished Scale (Half-Whole) E♭ Diminished Scale (Half-Whole) A♭ Diminished Scale (Half-Whole) D♭ 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♯ |