The A Chromatic scale contains twelve notes: A, A♯, B, C, C♯, D, D♯, E, F, F♯, G, and G♯. It follows the whole-step / half-step pattern H-H-H-H-H-H-H-H-H-H-H-H.
A Chromatic Scale Notes
| Degree | Name | Note | Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Root | A | P1 |
| ♯1 | Augmented Unison | A♯ | m2 |
| 2 | Major 2nd | B | M2 |
| ♭3 | Minor 3rd | C | m3 |
| 3 | Major 3rd | C♯ | M3 |
| 4 | Perfect 4th | D | P4 |
| ♯4 | Augmented 4th | D♯ | A4 |
| 5 | Perfect 5th | E | P5 |
| ♭6 | Minor 6th | F | m6 |
| 6 | Major 6th | F♯ | M6 |
| ♭7 | Minor 7th | G | m7 |
| 7 | Major 7th | G♯ | M7 |
| 8 | Octave | A | P8 |
Key Signature
The A Chromatic Scale doesn’t line up with a single major or minor key, so it has no standard key signature. Its notes are written with accidentals as needed.
Accidentals
A♯C♯D♯F♯G♯
A Chromatic Scale — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the notes of the A Chromatic Scale on piano?
The A Chromatic Scale uses the notes A – A♯ – B – C – C♯ – D – D♯ – E – F – F♯ – G – G♯ – A. Play them in order from the root up to the octave, hands separately first, then together.
What notes are in the A Chromatic Scale?
The A Chromatic Scale contains 12 notes: A – A# – B – C – C# – D – D# – E – F – F# – G – G#. The notes table above shows each note with its scale degree and interval from the root.
How many sharps or flats does A Chromatic have?
The A Chromatic Scale doesn't correspond to a single major or minor key, so it has no standard key signature. Its notes are written with accidentals as needed: A♯, C♯, D♯, F♯, G♯.
What does the A Chromatic Scale sound like?
The A Chromatic Scale has every note in the octave — used for tension, ornaments, and technical exercises. Listen to the audio playback above to hear the character on every note.