A# Minor Scale

Learn the a# minor scale on the guitar fretboard with our interactive visualization tool.

Scale DegreesNote Names
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
E
F
F#
G#
A#
C
C#
D#
F
F#
B
C
C#
D#
F
F#
G#
A#
C
C#
G
G#
A#
C
C#
D#
F
F#
G#
A#
D
D#
F
F#
G#
A#
C
C#
D#
F
A
A#
C
C#
D#
F
F#
G#
A#
C
E
F
F#
G#
A#
C
C#
D#
F
F#
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What is the A# Minor Scale?

The A# minor scale is a natural minor scale (also known as the Aeolian mode) that starts on the note A#. It is the relative minor of C#/Db major, meaning it shares the same key signature. The A# minor scale is widely used in various genres of music, including rock, classical, and folk music.

The scale has a melancholic and introspective quality, making it a popular choice for emotional and expressive musical passages. It's one of the most common minor scales used in guitar playing.

Scale Notes

The A# minor scale consists of the following notes:

A#CC#D#FF#G#

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

Scale Formula

The A# minor scale follows the natural minor scale formula:

12b345b6b7

Formula: 1, 2, b3, 4, 5, b6, b7

Intervals (semitones): 0, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 10

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