A Major
A Major
Major
Beginner
Root: A
7 notes
Bright, happy, optimistic
Scale Structure
Notes in Scale
A
RootB
Major 2ndC#
Major 3rdD
Perfect 4thE
Perfect 5thF#
Major 6thG#
Major 7thInterval Details
A
Root
B
Major 2nd
C#
Major 3rd
D
Perfect 4th
E
Perfect 5th
F#
Major 6th
G#
Major 7th
Interval Formula
1P - 2M - 3M - 4P - 5P - 6M - 7M
Sound Character
Timbre
Bright, stable
Emotion
Happy, optimistic, strong
Suitable Genres
Pop, Rock, Country, Classical
Harmony
Key Signature
3 sharps (###)
Modes (Chord Scales)
A major
B dorian
C# phrygian
D lydian
E mixolydian
F# minor
G# locrian
Harmonic Functions
T = Tonic
SD = Subdominant
D = Dominant
Related Scales
Modes
Modes are built from each degree of the parent scale, creating different musical colors.
Degree 1
Ionian
Degree 2
Dorian
Degree 3
Phrygian
Degree 4
Lydian
Degree 5
Mixolydian
Degree 6
Aeolian
Degree 7
Locrian
Practice Tips
Start with C major as it has no accidentals. Practice in order: ascending then descending, then try thirds.
Alternate Names
Ionian
Do mode
Common Music Genres
Pop
Classical
Country
Folk
Tags
basic
diatonic
major
Piano
Quick Reference
Root Note
A
Scale Type
major
Note Count
7
Accidentals
3♯
Difficulty
Beginner