F
Diminished Scale
Scale Notes
F1+0 semitones
G2+2 semitones
Ab3+3 semitones
Bb4+5 semitones
Cb5+6 semitones
Db6+8 semitones
D7+9 semitones
E8+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)
F0
F#1
G2
G#3
A4
A#5
B6
C7
C#8
D9
D#10
E11
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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 Wind instruments music. It's an excellent scale for beginners to learn.
Characteristics
SymmetricalJazz-orientedComplexChromatic
Practice Guide
Key Signature
1 flat (Bb)
F - G - Ab - Bb - Cb - Db - D - E
Difficulty Level
BeginnerCircle of Fifths
Common in wind instrument music, orchestral works
Common Genres
ClassicalWind instrumentsOrchestral
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