A♯ Major
The bright, stable home of common-practice tonality. Whole-whole-half-whole-whole-whole-half pattern across seven letters.
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 Viola (treble clef)?
On bowed strings, scales train both fingering and bow technique. First-position fingerings cover most scales up to one octave; second-, third-, and fourth-position shifts unlock the higher register. The 1-2-3-4 finger pattern adapts to the half-step + whole-step positions per scale.
When would I use the Major scale?
The bright, stable home of common-practice tonality. Whole-whole-half-whole-whole-whole-half pattern across seven letters.