A Major Scale Chords & Notes
Complete harmonic reference guide for the A Major scale. Relative key: F♯ Minor. Scale notes: A - B - C♯ - D - E - F♯ - G♯.
The A major scale consists of A, B, C♯, D, E, F♯, and G♯ with three sharps in its key signature. Its diatonic triads are A major (I), B minor (ii), C♯ minor (iii), D major (IV), E major (V), F♯ minor (vi), and G♯ diminished (vii°), indexed under Camelot code 11B.
All 7 Diatonic Chords in A Major
| Degree | Chord Name | Symbol | Triad Formula | Chord Notes | Harmonic Function |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | A Major | A | 1 - 3 - 5 | A - C♯ - E | Bright open home resolution |
| ii | B Minor | Bm | 1 - ♭3 - 5 | B - D - F♯ | Driving pre-dominant motion |
| iii | C♯ Minor | C♯m | 1 - ♭3 - 5 | C♯ - E - G♯ | Wistful melodic contrast |
| IV | D Major | D | 1 - 3 - 5 | D - F♯ - A | Warm expansive lift |
| V | E Major | E | 1 - 3 - 5 | E - G♯ - B | High-energy dominant resolution |
| vi | F♯ Minor | F♯m | 1 - ♭3 - 5 | F♯ - A - C♯ | Relative minor emotional core |
| vii° | G♯ Diminished | G♯dim | 1 - ♭3 - ♭5 | G♯ - B - D | Leading tone tension |
Famous Chord Progressions in A Major
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Emotional Character & Production Context
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Frequently Asked Questions About A Major
What chords are in the key of A major?
A, Bm, C♯m, D, E, F♯m, and G♯dim.
What is the relative minor of A major?
F♯ minor (11A on the Camelot wheel).