Eb
Diminished Scale
(Originally D#)
Note: D# Minor → Eb Minor
D# Major contains double sharps (F##, C##) making it impractical to read
Eb Major is the enharmonic equivalent used by musicians. Same pitches, better notation.
Scale Notes
Eb1+0 semitones
F2+2 semitones
Gb3+3 semitones
Ab4+5 semitones
A5+6 semitones
Cb6+8 semitones
C7+9 semitones
D8+11 semitones
Scale Information
| Root Note | Eb (from D#) | 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)
D#0
E1
F2
F#3
G4
G#5
A6
A#7
B8
C9
C#10
D11
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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 Jazz and Saxophone music. This scale requires some musical experience to master effectively.
Characteristics
SymmetricalJazz-orientedComplexChromatic
Practice Guide
Key Signature
3 flats (Bb, Eb, Ab)
Eb - F - Gb - Ab - A - Cb - C - D
Difficulty Level
IntermediateCircle of Fifths
Common in jazz, saxophone music, and wind ensembles
Common Genres
JazzSaxophoneClassicalWind ensemble
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