A Whole Tone Scale
A – B – C# – D# – E# – G – A
Formula:W-W-W-W-W-W
Intervals:P1-M2-M3-A4-A5-m7
A Whole Tone Scale Notes
| Degree | Name | Note | Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tonic | A4 | P1 |
| 2 | Supertonic | B4 | M2 |
| 3 | Mediant | C#5 | M3 |
| 4 | Subdominant | D#5 | A4 |
| 5 | Dominant | E#5 | A5 |
| 6 | Submediant | G5 | m7 |
| 7 | Leading Tone | A5 | — |
Key Signature
The key of A Whole Tone Scale has 3 sharps: F♯, C♯, G♯.
F♯C♯G♯
Chords in the Key of A Whole Tone Scale
These are the diatonic triads built on each degree of the A Whole Tone Scale: