The A♯ Phrygian Dominant scale contains seven notes: A♯, B, C♯♯, D♯, E♯, F♯, and G♯. It follows the whole-step / half-step pattern H-A2-H-W-H-W-W.
A♯ Phrygian Dominant Scale Notes
| Degree | Name | Note | Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tonic | A♯ | P1 |
| 2 | Supertonic | B | m2 |
| 3 | Mediant | C♯♯ | M3 |
| 4 | Subdominant | D♯ | P4 |
| 5 | Dominant | E♯ | P5 |
| 6 | Submediant | F♯ | m6 |
| 7 | Leading Tone | G♯ | m7 |
| 8 | Octave | A♯ | — |
Key Signature
The A♯ Phrygian Dominant 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♯E♯F♯G♯
Diatonic Chords in the A♯ Phrygian Dominant Scale
These are the triads built on each degree of the A♯ Phrygian Dominant Scale:
| Degree | Numeral | Chord | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | I | A♯ Major | Major |
| 2 | II | B Major | Major |
| 3 | iii° | C♯♯ Diminished | Diminished |
| 4 | iv | D♯ Minor | Minor |
| 5 | v° | E♯ Diminished | Diminished |
| 6 | VI+ | F♯ Augmented | Augmented |
| 7 | vii | G♯ Minor | Minor |
A♯ Phrygian Dominant Scale — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the notes of the A♯ Phrygian Dominant Scale on piano?
The A♯ Phrygian Dominant Scale uses the notes A♯ – B – C♯♯ – D♯ – E♯ – F♯ – G♯ – A♯. Play them in order from the root up to the octave, hands separately first, then together.
What notes are in the A# Phrygian Dominant Scale?
The A# Phrygian Dominant Scale contains seven notes: A# – B – Cx – D# – E# – F# – G#. The notes table above shows each note with its scale degree and interval from the root.
How many sharps or flats does A# Phrygian Dominant have?
The A# Phrygian Dominant 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♯, E♯, F♯, G♯.
What does the A# Phrygian Dominant Scale sound like?
The A# Phrygian Dominant Scale has a dark Spanish/flamenco character driven by the lowered second degree. As a mode, it shares notes with a parent major scale but feels different because a different note acts as the tonal center.