F Whole Tone

FGABDbEb

Diagrams

Staff Notation

Staff Notation

Piano Keyboard

F Whole Tone scale – keys F, G, A, B, Db, Eb highlightedPiano keyboard with keys F, G, A, B, Db, Eb highlighted. F is the root note.FGABDbEb

Guitar Fretboard

Guitar fretboard diagram for F Whole ToneScale positions across frets 0–12 with notes F, G, A, B, Db, Eb.EBGDAE357912

Intervals

DegreeNoteIntervalSemitones
1FP10
2GM22
3AM34
4BA46
5DbA58
6Ebm710

Diatonic Chords in F Whole Tone

DegreeNumeralChord
1I+ Faug
2II+ Gaug
3III+ Aaug
4IV+ Baug
5V+ Dbaug
6VI+ Ebaug

About F Whole Tone

The F Whole Tone contains 6 notes: F, G, A, B, Db, Eb. This scale is built by following a specific pattern of intervals from the root note F, which gives it its distinctive sound and character. Understanding the interval structure of a scale is essential for improvisation, composition, and recognizing the scale by ear.

The diatonic chords shown above are the chords that occur naturally within this scale. They are formed by stacking thirds from each degree of the scale, and they form the harmonic foundation for music written in this key. Knowing these chords helps you build chord progressions, understand song harmony, and improvise melodies that fit over each chord. Try the Chord Progression Generator to hear how these chords sound together.