The A♯ Whole Tone scale contains six notes: A♯, B♯, C♯♯, D♯♯, E♯♯, and G♯. It follows the whole-step / half-step pattern W-W-W-W-W-W.
A♯ Whole Tone Scale Notes
| Degree | Name | Note | Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Root | A♯ | P1 |
| 2 | Major 2nd | B♯ | M2 |
| 3 | Major 3rd | C♯♯ | M3 |
| ♯4 | Augmented 4th | D♯♯ | A4 |
| ♯5 | Augmented 5th | E♯♯ | A5 |
| ♭7 | Minor 7th | G♯ | m7 |
| 8 | Octave | A♯ | P8 |
Key Signature
The A♯ Whole Tone 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♯B♯C♯♯D♯♯E♯♯G♯
A♯ Whole Tone Scale — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the notes of the A♯ Whole Tone Scale on piano?
The A♯ Whole Tone Scale uses the notes A♯ – B♯ – C♯♯ – D♯♯ – E♯♯ – G♯ – A♯. Play them in order from the root up to the octave, hands separately first, then together.
What notes are in the A# Whole Tone Scale?
The A# Whole Tone Scale contains six notes: A# – B# – Cx – Dx – Ex – G#. The notes table above shows each note with its scale degree and interval from the root.
How many sharps or flats does A# Whole Tone have?
The A# Whole Tone 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♯, B♯, C♯♯, D♯♯, E♯♯, G♯.
What does the A# Whole Tone Scale sound like?
The A# Whole Tone Scale has a dreamy, ambiguous quality with no half-steps — used by Debussy and in dream sequences. Listen to the audio playback above to hear the character on every note.