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A# Natural Minor Scale

Also known as: Aeolian Mode, Relative Minor

Sad, melancholic, and introspective. Creates a sense of longing and emotional depth.

A# Natural Minor Scale Notes

A#1
C2
C#♭3
D#4
F5
F#♭6
G#♭7
A#8

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

Scale Formula & Intervals

Interval Pattern

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

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

Stairway to Heaven

Led Zeppelin

2

Losing My Religion

R.E.M.

3

Nothing Else Matters

Metallica

Practice Tips for A# Natural Minor Scale

  • The relative minor of the major scale (starts on the 6th degree)
  • Key for expressing sadness and emotional depth
  • Use with i-iv-v chord progressions
  • A minor uses all white keys on piano

Common Genres

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