A
Diminished Scale
Scale Notes
A1+0 semitones
B2+2 semitones
C3+3 semitones
D4+5 semitones
Eb5+6 semitones
F6+8 semitones
Gb7+9 semitones
G#8+11 semitones
Scale Information
| Root Note | A | Scale Type | Diminished Scale |
| Category | Symmetrical | Number of Notes | 8 |
Interval Pattern
Semitones: 0 - 2 - 3 - 5 - 6 - 8 - 9 - 11
Pattern repeats every octave (12 semitones)
A0
A#1
B2
C3
C#4
D5
D#6
E7
F8
F#9
G10
G#11
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Understanding the Pattern: The numbers above show the interval distances between scale notes in semitones (half-steps). The highlighted notes like this are the notes that belong to this scale. This pattern can be moved to any starting note to create the same scale in different keys - that's how scales work across all 12 keys!
Scale Overview
Description
Alternating whole and half steps, used over diminished chords
Musical Context
This symmetrical scale contains 8 notes and is commonly used in Classical and Guitar music. This scale requires some musical experience to master effectively.
Characteristics
SymmetricalJazz-orientedComplexChromatic
Practice Guide
Key Signature
3 sharps (F#, C#, G#)
A - B - C - D - Eb - F - Gb - G#
Difficulty Level
IntermediateCircle of Fifths
Common in classical music, natural for violin and guitar
Common Genres
ClassicalGuitarViolinChamber music
Common Uses
Jazz
Classical music
Bebop
Modern harmony
Practice Tips
- • Practice ascending and descending patterns
- • Try different rhythmic variations
- • Experiment with skipping notes (thirds, fourths)
- • Use as a basis for improvisation