A♯ Minor Scale
The A♯ Minor scale contains the notes A♯, B♯, C♯, D♯, E♯, F♯, G♯. Its key signature has 7♯.
A♯ Minor scale on the piano
Key facts
Scale degrees of A♯ Minor
| Degree | Note | Name | Interval |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | A♯ | Tonic | P1 |
| 2 | B♯ | Supertonic | M2 |
| 3 | C♯ | Mediant | m3 |
| 4 | D♯ | Subdominant | P4 |
| 5 | E♯ | Dominant | P5 |
| 6 | F♯ | Submediant | m6 |
| 7 | G♯ | Subtonic | m7 |
Chords in the key of A♯ Minor
These are the seven diatonic triads built on each degree of the A♯ Minor scale. Click a chord to see its notes, fingering and inversions.
Common chord progressions in A♯ Minor
| Roman numerals | Chords |
|---|---|
| i – iv – v – i | A♯m – D♯m – E♯m – A♯m |
| i – VI – III – VII | A♯m – F♯ – C♯ – G♯ |
| i – iv – VII – III | A♯m – D♯m – G♯ – C♯ |
| i – VII – VI – VII | A♯m – G♯ – F♯ – G♯ |
Natural, harmonic & melodic A♯ Minor
| Variant | Notes |
|---|---|
| Natural | A♯, B♯, C♯, D♯, E♯, F♯, G♯ |
| Harmonic | A♯, B♯, C♯, D♯, E♯, F♯, G♯♯ |
| Melodic | A♯, B♯, C♯, D♯, E♯, F♯♯, G♯♯ (ascending; the descending form matches the natural minor) |
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Frequently asked questions
What notes are in the A♯ Minor scale?
The A♯ Minor scale consists of the notes A♯, B♯, C♯, D♯, E♯, F♯, G♯.
How many sharps or flats does A♯ Minor have?
The key signature of A♯ Minor has 7♯.
What is the relative key of A♯ Minor?
The relative key of A♯ Minor is C♯ Major — it shares the same key signature.
What chords are in the key of A♯ Minor?
The diatonic chords in the key of A♯ Minor are A♯m, B♯dim, C♯, D♯m, E♯m, F♯, G♯.
