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Diminished (Whole-Half)

Symmetric

This scale is also known by other names: Octatonic WH.

8 notes
Intervals:2 - 1 - 2 - 1 - 2 - 1 - 2 - 1

About Diminished (Whole-Half)

The Diminished (Whole-Half) is a 8-note scale from the Symmetric family. It has the interval pattern of 2-1-2-1-2-1-2-1, which creates its distinctive sound.

This scale is also known by other names: Octatonic WH.

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