A augmented scale

The A augmented scale consists of the A (Perfect unison), C (Minor third), C# (Major third), E (Perfect fifth), F (Minor sixth) and G# (Major seventh) notes.

Piano keyboard showing the notes for the A augmented scale

How to play the A augmented scale

  1. Find A (Root) on the piano keyboard
  2. Play C (Minor third) — 3 semitones above A
  3. Play C# (Major third) — 4 semitones above A
  4. Play E (Perfect fifth) — 7 semitones above A
  5. Play F (Minor sixth) — 8 semitones above A
  6. Play G# (Major seventh) — 11 semitones above A
  7. Play all 6 notes in ascending order to perform the A augmented scale

Scales with same notes

Chords in this scale

A chords

C chords

C# chords

E chords

F chords

G# chords