What are the notes of the C whole tone scale?

The notes are C, D, E, F♯, G♯, B♭.

What is the pattern of the C whole tone scale?

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

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C whole tone scale

The C whole tone scale is made of the notes C, D, E, F♯, G♯, B♭. It has 6 notes; compared with the major scale its formula is 1 2 3 ♯4 ♯5 ♭7.

Symmetric · 6 notes

Note names

1C
2D
3E
♯4F♯
♯5G♯
♭7B♭

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

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

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