Scales

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C DIMINISHED WHOLE–HALF

C – D – E♭ – F – G♭ – A♭ – A – B – C

C
OPEN
D
1 + 3
E♭
2 + 3
F
1
G♭
2
A♭
2 + 3
A
1 + 2
B
2
C
OPEN

Where you are with it

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Cdim7

Eight notes alternating whole and half steps over diminished-seventh harmony. The diminished seventh is shown as its easier-to-read enharmonic natural 6.

Concert key

Written C on B♭ trumpet sounds concert B♭.

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