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Symmetric · D# / E♭ root
D# / E♭ Diminished (W-H)
An 8-note symmetric scale alternating whole and half steps. The inverse of the H-W diminished — slightly different flavour but equally symmetric.
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Notes in D# Diminished (W-H)
EbRoot
F2nd
Gb3rd
Ab4th
A5th
B6th
C7th
DOctave
Eb9th
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About the D# Diminished (W-H) Scale
The D# diminished (w-h) scale contains the notes Eb, F, Gb, Ab, A, B, C, D, Eb. It follows the interval pattern 2-1-2-1-2-1-2-1 and belongs to the symmetric family.
An 8-note symmetric scale alternating whole and half steps. The inverse of the H-W diminished — slightly different flavour but equally symmetric. Practising this scale across ascending and descending directions builds reliable recognition of its characteristic mood and sound in any musical context.