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Symmetric · F# / G♭ root
F# / G♭ 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 F# Diminished (W-H)
F#Root
G#2nd
A3rd
B4th
C5th
D6th
D#7th
FOctave
F#9th
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About the F# Diminished (W-H) Scale
The F# diminished (w-h) scale contains the notes F#, G#, A, B, C, D, D#, F, F#. 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.