C#
Diminished Scale
Scale Notes
C#1+0 semitones
D#2+2 semitones
E3+3 semitones
F#4+5 semitones
G5+6 semitones
A6+8 semitones
Bb7+9 semitones
C8+11 semitones
Scale Information
| Root Note | C# | 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)
C#0
D1
D#2
E3
F4
F#5
G6
G#7
A8
A#9
B10
C11
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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 Chopin music. This is an advanced scale that requires significant musical knowledge.
Characteristics
SymmetricalJazz-orientedComplexChromatic
Practice Guide
Key Signature
7 sharps (F#, C#, G#, D#, A#, E#, B#)
C# - D# - E - F# - G - A - Bb - C
Difficulty Level
Advanced
Advanced key, famous in Chopin and other piano literature
Common Genres
ClassicalChopinAdvanced piano
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