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A major scale

The A major scale is made of the notes A, B, C♯, D, E, F♯, G♯. It has 7 notes; compared with the major scale its formula is 1 2 3 4 5 6 7.

Major · 7 notes

Note names
  1. 1A
  2. 2B
  3. 3C♯
  4. 4D
  5. 5E
  6. 6F♯
  7. 7G♯

PatternW – W – H – W – W – W – H(W = whole step, H = half step)

The reference scale of tonal music: every other scale is measured against it. Degrees are shown relative to the major scale: ♭3 is the third lowered by a half step, ♯4 the fourth raised.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the notes of the A major scale?
The notes are A, B, C♯, D, E, F♯, G♯.
What is the pattern of the A major scale?
The sequence of steps is W – W – H – W – W – W – H (W = whole step, H = half step); compared with the major scale the degrees are 1 2 3 4 5 6 7.

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