Adim chord with A Diminished Whole-Half scale
Pairing the Adim chord (Diminished) with the A Diminished Whole-Half scale: formulas, fretboard voicings and the practical context for soloing, improvisation and songwriting.
Adim chord formula
Interval formula: 1 b3 b5. A diminished triad — root, minor 3rd and flat 5th. A tense, unstable chord that wants to resolve.
A Diminished Whole-Half scale formula
Formula: 1 2 b3 4 b5 #5 6 7. Classification: symmetric.
Fretboard voicings for Adim
Curated Adim shapes that sit naturally inside the A Diminished Whole-Half scale.
Other scales for Adim
Compare how the same chord behaves over other compatible modes.