A𝄫 Major
The bright, stable home of common-practice tonality.
Playback sounds an octave below the written notation — the instrument's concert (sounding) pitch.
Audio source: tonejs-instruments by Nick Brosowsky (MIT)
What notes are in the A𝄫 Major scale?
The A𝄫 Major scale uses the notes A𝄫, B𝄫, C♭, D𝄫, E𝄫, F♭, G♭ (one octave; the pattern repeats at higher registers).
What chords work over A𝄫 Major?
The diatonic chords of A𝄫 major: A𝄫 major, ii minor, iii minor, IV major, V major (or V7), vi minor, vii°. Strong cadences use IV→V→I.
How do I finger A𝄫 Major on Bass Guitar?
On bass, scales follow the same position-pattern logic as guitar but with two-notes-per-string most often. Walking-bass-line construction draws on chord-tone-arpeggiation through the scale; see /walking-bass for the standalone surface (once it ships).
When would I use the Major scale?
The bright, stable home of common-practice tonality.