B♭ Whole Tone
Six whole-tone steps — symmetric. Debussy's signature colour; floats without resolving.
Audio source: tonejs-instruments by Nick Brosowsky (MIT)
What notes are in the B♭ Whole Tone scale?
The B♭ Whole Tone scale uses the notes B♭, C, D, E, F♯, G♯ (one octave; the pattern repeats at higher registers).
What's the Whole Tone scale formula?
The Whole Tone scale follows the interval pattern W W W W W W, where W = whole step (2 semitones) and H = half step (1 semitone). Apply that pattern starting on B♭ to get the B♭ Whole Tone scale.
What chords work over B♭ Whole Tone?
Try chord pairings derived from the scale's third, fifth, and seventh degrees as roots — they share the most diatonic notes.
How do I finger B♭ Whole Tone on Cello?
On bowed strings, scales train both fingering and bow technique. First-position fingerings cover most scales up to one octave; second-, third-, and fourth-position shifts unlock the higher register. The 1-2-3-4 finger pattern adapts to the half-step + whole-step positions per scale.
When would I use the Whole Tone scale?
Six whole-tone steps — symmetric. Debussy's signature colour; floats without resolving.