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A# Major Scale

Also known as: Ionian Mode

Happy, bright, and uplifting. The most fundamental scale in Western music, conveying optimism and joy.

A# Major Scale Notes

A#1
C2
D3
D#4
F5
G6
A7
A#8

Notes: A# - C - D - D# - F - G - A - A#

Scale Formula & Intervals

Interval Pattern

W-W-H-W-W-W-H

W = Whole step (2 semitones), H = Half step (1 semitone)

Scale Degrees

1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7

Scale degrees relative to the root note

Semitones from Root

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Famous Songs Using This Scale

1

Let It Be

The Beatles

2

Happy

Pharrell Williams

3

Ode to Joy

Beethoven

Practice Tips for A# Major Scale

  • Master this scale first - it's the foundation of Western music theory
  • Practice in all 12 keys to develop muscle memory
  • Use with I-IV-V chord progressions
  • All white keys on piano when starting from C

Common Genres

PopClassicalRockJazzCountryFolk