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Symmetric · B root

B Whole Tone

A 6-note scale made entirely of whole steps. Completely symmetric — it has no leading tone, no clear tonal center, and an ethereal, floating quality.

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Notes in B Whole Tone

BRoot
C#2nd
D#3rd
F4th
G5th
A6th
B7th

Hear B Whole Tone

Whole Tone in All 12 Keys

CC#D♭DD#E♭EFF#G♭GG#A♭AA#B♭B

Other Scales from B

B MajorDiatonicB Natural MinorDiatonicB Harmonic MinorMinor VariantsB Melodic MinorMinor VariantsB DorianModesB PhrygianModesB LydianModesB MixolydianModesB LocrianModesB Major PentatonicPentatonic

Often Confused With

B LydianModesB MajorDiatonicB Diminished (H-W)SymmetricB Diminished (W-H)Symmetric

About the B Whole Tone Scale

The B whole tone scale contains the notes B, C#, D#, F, G, A, B. It follows the interval pattern 2-2-2-2-2-2 and belongs to the symmetric family.

A 6-note scale made entirely of whole steps. Completely symmetric — it has no leading tone, no clear tonal center, and an ethereal, floating quality. Practising this scale across ascending and descending directions builds reliable recognition of its characteristic mood and sound in any musical context.