C Diminished Half Whole
Octatonic — half-whole-half-whole. Modern jazz over dominant 7th chords; symmetric every minor 3rd.
Audio source: tonejs-instruments by Nick Brosowsky (MIT)
What notes are in the C Diminished Half Whole scale?
The C Diminished Half Whole scale uses the notes C, D♭, E♭, E, F♯, G, A, B♭ (one octave; the pattern repeats at higher registers).
What's the Diminished Half Whole scale formula?
The Diminished Half Whole scale follows the interval pattern H W H W H W H W, where W = whole step (2 semitones) and H = half step (1 semitone). Apply that pattern starting on C to get the C Diminished Half Whole scale.
What chords work over C Diminished Half Whole?
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 C Diminished Half Whole on Trombone (tenor clef)?
On brass, scales train embouchure + valve / slide coordination across the partials. Slow practice with a tuner reveals intonation tendencies (e.g., the 5th partial sharp on trumpet).
When would I use the Diminished Half Whole scale?
Octatonic — half-whole-half-whole. Modern jazz over dominant 7th chords; symmetric every minor 3rd.