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A♯ Aeolian

Natural minor labelled as a mode — the other 'default' tonality.

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Engraved by Verovio 6.2.0-43f8060 3 title A♯ Aeolian
Engraved by Verovio 6.2.0-43f8060 2 3 4 5 title A♯ Aeolian
Verovio
Tempo120 bpm

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

FingeringFollows the scale as it plays — written pitch, matches the staff
A♯1234567partial 2
Harmonic seriesTube of the tonic fingering — A♯ sounds partial 2
partial 1 — A♯1 (+0¢)1partial 2 — A♯2 (+0¢)2partial 3 — F3 (+2¢)3partial 4 — A♯3 (+0¢)4partial 5 — D4 (-14¢)5partial 6 — F4 (+2¢)6partial 7 — G♯4 (-31¢)7-31¢partial 8 — A♯4 (+0¢)8partial 9 — C5 (+4¢)9partial 10 — D5 (-14¢)10partial 11 — E5 (-49¢)11-49¢partial 12 — F5 (+2¢)12
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Same scale, other tonics
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Questions
What notes are in the A♯ Aeolian scale?

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

What's the Aeolian scale formula?

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

What chords work over A♯ Aeolian?

Natural minor's diatonic chords: i minor, ii°, ♭III major, iv minor, v minor, ♭VI major, ♭VII major. The minor-v sounds modal; for stronger pull use V (from harmonic minor).

How do I finger A♯ Aeolian on Trombone?

On brass, scales train embouchure + valve / slide coordination across the partials. Slow practice with a tuner reveals intonation tendencies (e.g., the 5th partial sharp on trumpet).

When would I use the Aeolian scale?

Natural minor labelled as a mode — the other 'default' tonality.