A# augmented scale

The A# augmented scale consists of the A# (Perfect unison), C# (Minor third), D (Major third), F (Perfect fifth), F# (Minor sixth) and A (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 D (Major third) — 4 semitones above A#
  4. Play F (Perfect fifth) — 7 semitones above A#
  5. Play F# (Minor sixth) — 8 semitones above A#
  6. Play A (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

D chords

F chords

F# chords

A chords