F#
Diminished Scale
Scale Notes
F#1+0 semitones
G#2+2 semitones
A3+3 semitones
B4+5 semitones
C5+6 semitones
D6+8 semitones
Eb7+9 semitones
F8+11 semitones
Scale Information
| Root Note | F# | 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)
F#0
G1
G#2
A3
A#4
B5
C6
C#7
D8
D#9
E10
F11
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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 Advanced repertoire music. This is an advanced scale that requires significant musical knowledge.
Characteristics
SymmetricalJazz-orientedComplexChromatic
Practice Guide
Key Signature
6 sharps (F#, C#, G#, D#, A#, E#)
F# - G# - A - B - C - D - Eb - F
Difficulty Level
AdvancedCircle of Fifths
Advanced key with 6 sharps, used in Romantic classical music
Common Genres
ClassicalAdvanced repertoireRomantic era
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