A whole tone scale

The A whole tone scale consists of the A (Perfect unison), B (Major second), C# (Major third), D# (Diminished fifth), F (Minor sixth) and G (Minor seventh) notes.

Piano keyboard showing the notes for the A whole tone scale

Notes in order

  1. A — Perfect unison
  2. B — Major second
  3. C# — Major third
  4. D# — Diminished fifth
  5. F — Minor sixth
  6. G — Minor seventh

Scales with same notes