Double Harmonic Major Scale
The double harmonic major scale features two augmented second intervals, creating a dramatic, exotic sound. It is prominent in Arabic and Byzantine music and is also known as the Gypsy major or Arabic scale.
Formula: H-A2-H-W-H-A2-H
C Double Harmonic Major Scale: C – C♯ – E – F – G – G♯ – B
Choose a Key
C Double Harmonic Major Scale G Double Harmonic Major Scale D Double Harmonic Major Scale A Double Harmonic Major Scale E Double Harmonic Major Scale B Double Harmonic Major Scale F♯ Double Harmonic Major Scale F Double Harmonic Major Scale B♭ Double Harmonic Major Scale E♭ Double Harmonic Major Scale A♭ Double Harmonic Major Scale D♭ Double Harmonic Major Scale
Related Scales
Interval Pattern
| Degree | Degree Name | Interval Step | Note (C) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tonic | H | C |
| ♭2 | Phrygian 2nd | WH | C♯ |
| 3 | Major Mediant | H | E |
| 4 | Subdominant | W | F |
| 5 | Dominant | H | G |
| ♭6 | Minor Submediant | WH | G♯ |
| 7 | Leading Tone | H | B |