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Symmetric · G# / A♭ root
G# / A♭ 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 G# Diminished (W-H)
AbRoot
Bb2nd
B3rd
Db4th
D5th
E6th
F7th
GOctave
Ab9th
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About the G# Diminished (W-H) Scale
The G# diminished (w-h) scale contains the notes Ab, Bb, B, Db, D, E, F, G, Ab. 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.