The B-sharp whole-tone scale is a six-note scale built entirely of whole steps, giving it a dreamy, ambiguous, and floating quality. Its notes are B♯, C𝄪, D𝄪, F♯, G♯, A♯, and B♯, creating a sound that lacks a strong tonal center and emphasizes symmetry and uniformity. This scale is often used in jazz, impressionistic, and contemporary music to evoke a sense of suspension, tension, and otherworldly atmosphere. The B-sharp whole-tone scale provides musicians with a distinctive tonal palette for crafting smooth, ethereal melodies and harmonically rich, unconventional progressions.
Name: B-sharp whole-tone scale
Notes: B♯, C𝄪, D𝄪, F♯, G♯, A♯, B♯
Intervals: 1, 2, 3, ♭5, ♭6, ♭7, 1
Formula: 2-2-2-2-2-2
Type: Hexatonic (6 notes per octave)
B-sharp whole-tone scale on the Staff
B-sharp whole-tone scale on Piano
B-sharp whole-tone scale on Guitar
B-sharp whole-tone scale on Ukulele
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Rowan Ellis is a musician and educator with a passion for exploring the language of harmony and melody. With years of experience across classical, jazz, and contemporary styles, Rowan breaks down music theory into clear, practical insights. His goal is to make chords and scales less intimidating and more inspiring for every musician.