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Diminished scales on Guitar

Also called: Whole-Half Tone

Explore this scale in every key.

Diminished alternates whole steps and half steps, beginning with a whole step. Its eight notes include both ♭6 and 6; compare its opening with the half–whole collection.

Choose a root below for canonical notes and degrees, instrument-specific exercises and an interactive fretboard.

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Sharp and flat names can identify the same root pitch. Each link uses a spelling suited to this scale, preserving its degrees.

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