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G# Whole-Half Diminished Scale
G# Whole-Half Diminished
scaleAt a Glance
- Formula:
- G# whole-half-diminished
| Notes | G# | A# | B | C# | D | E | E# | F## |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Degree Labels | R | 2 | b3 | 4 | b5 | b6 | 6 | 7 |
| Steps | W | H | W | H | W | H | W | H |
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What It Is
An 8-note symmetric scale alternating whole step, half step, whole step... - matches the notes of a fully diminished 7th chord plus 3 passing tones. Notes: G#, A#, B, C#, D, E, E#, F##.
How It Functions
Built to outline a diminished 7th chord; commonly played over that same chord in classical and jazz contexts.
Mood & Character
Unsettled and symmetrical - like its half-whole counterpart, it has no single tonal center, giving it a floating, ambiguous quality.
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