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SCALE · ON BASSOON

A♯ Augmented

Alternating minor 3rd and half step. Six notes; symmetric every major 3rd. Modern jazz / fusion colour.

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Engraved by Verovio 6.2.0-43f8060 4 title A♯ Augmented
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Tempo120 bpm

Audio source: tonejs-instruments by Nick Brosowsky (MIT)

FingeringFollows the scale as it plays — written pitch, matches the staff
A♯DDCCAAC♯C♯wwB♭B♭BBCCDDE♭E♭E♭E♭C♯C♯B♭B♭EEF♯F♯A♭A♭FFA♭A♭
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Questions
What notes are in the A♯ Augmented scale?

The A♯ Augmented scale uses the notes A♯, C♯, C𝄪, E♯, F♯, G𝄪 (one octave; the pattern repeats at higher registers).

What's the Augmented scale formula?

The Augmented scale follows the interval pattern W+H H W+H H W+H H, where W = whole step (2 semitones) and H = half step (1 semitone). Apply that pattern starting on A♯ to get the A♯ Augmented scale.

What chords work over A♯ Augmented?

Try chord pairings derived from the scale's third, fifth, and seventh degrees as roots — they share the most diatonic notes.

How do I finger A♯ Augmented on Bassoon?

On double reeds, scales train reed control + register changes + the half-hole / full-hole register transition. Slow practice exposes pitch instability the player can correct with embouchure.

When would I use the Augmented scale?

Alternating minor 3rd and half step. Six notes; symmetric every major 3rd. Modern jazz / fusion colour.