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How to play A Whole-Half Diminished Scale. This pattern consists of A, B, C, D, Eb, F, Gb, and Ab – with the degrees of R, 2, b3, 4, b5, #5, 6, and 7. Learn it on this free interactive fretboard. 11,592 patterns to choose from.

A Whole-Half Diminished
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Tunings

Current tuning: Standard

Note: Scale, chord and arpeggio positions are worked out for every tuning, so some may stretch wider or be fewer than in Standard. Learning and Song shapes are written for Standard, so those pages always show Standard tuning.

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AWhole-Half Diminished Scale
Notes

A, B, C, D, Eb, F, Gb, Ab

Degrees

R, 2, b3, 4, b5, #5, 6, 7

Intervals

R, 2, 1, 2, 1, 2, 1, 2

Playback settings

90 BPM

A Whole-Half Diminished Scale

The whole-half diminished scale, also known as the symmetrical diminished scale or octatonic scale, is an eight-note scale constructed by alternating whole and half steps, starting with a whole step. It's used in jazz and is often associated with diminished 7th chords.

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