What are the notes of the C♯ diminished (half-whole) scale?

The notes are C♯, D, E, E♯, F×, G♯, A♯, B.

What is the pattern of the C♯ diminished (half-whole) scale?

The sequence of steps is H – W – H – W – H – W – H – W (W = whole step, H = half step); compared with the major scale the degrees are 1 ♭2 ♭3 3 ♯4 5 6 ♭7.

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C♯ diminished (half-whole) scale

The C♯ diminished (half-whole) scale is made of the notes C♯, D, E, E♯, F×, G♯, A♯, B. It has 8 notes; compared with the major scale its formula is 1 ♭2 ♭3 3 ♯4 5 6 ♭7.

Symmetric · 8 notes

Note names

1C♯
♭2D
♭3E
3E♯
♯4F×
5G♯
6A♯
♭7B

PatternH – W – H – W – H – W – H – W(W = whole step, H = half step)

Built by repeating the same pattern of intervals over and over. Degrees are shown relative to the major scale: ♭3 is the third lowered by a half step, ♯4 the fourth raised.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the notes of the C♯ diminished (half-whole) scale?: The notes are C♯, D, E, E♯, F×, G♯, A♯, B.
What is the pattern of the C♯ diminished (half-whole) scale?: The sequence of steps is H – W – H – W – H – W – H – W (W = whole step, H = half step); compared with the major scale the degrees are 1 ♭2 ♭3 3 ♯4 5 6 ♭7.

Texts and tools by Stefano Corradi, professional musician and developer. Last updated: October 8, 2026.

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