About the A Diminished scale
A Diminished is a symmetrical eight-note scale that alternates whole and half steps. It's used for jazz solos over diminished chords and tense, suspenseful film cues.
Learn moreNotes and intervals
| 1 | A | Root |
| 2 | B | Major 2nd |
| 3 | C | Minor 3rd |
| 4 | D | Perfect 4th |
| 5 | E flat | Diminished 5th |
| 6 | F | Minor 6th |
| 7 | F sharp | Major 6th |
| 8 | G sharp | Major 7th |
Shapes
Chromatic
Circle of Fifths
Related scales
Diminished in other keys
C Diminished D flat Diminished D Diminished E flat Diminished E Diminished F Diminished G flat Diminished G Diminished A flat Diminished B flat Diminished B Diminished
Modes
The same notes, starting on a different note.
