A♭ Half-Whole Diminished Scale

Jazz Scale

  • start by assigning your fingers to the first, second, third and fourth frets
  • on the third string play an A flat on the first fret using your first finger, an A on the second fret using your second finger and a B on the fourth fret using your fourth finger
  • on the second string play a C on the first fret using your first finger, a D on the third fret using your third finger and an E flat on the fourth fret using your fourth finger
  • on the first string play an F on the first fret using your first finger, a G flat on the second fret using your second finger and an A flat on the fourth fret using your fourth finger
A♭ Half-Whole Diminished Scale
A♭ Half-Whole Diminished Scale

A♭ Half-Whole DiminishedCAGED Scale Shapes

Recommended Chords for an A♭ Half-Whole Diminished Scale