Diminished (Half-Whole)
Symmetric
This scale is also known by other names: Octatonic HW.
8 notes
Intervals:
1 - 2 - 1 - 2 - 1 - 2 - 1 - 2About Diminished (Half-Whole)
The Diminished (Half-Whole) is a 8-note scale from the Symmetric family. It has the interval pattern of 1-2-1-2-1-2-1-2, which creates its distinctive sound.
This scale is also known by other names: Octatonic HW.
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