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A major scale
Fretboard diagram
A major scale — chords and intervals
The A major scale is the fundamental pillar of Western music, also known as the Ionian mode. On guitar, it contains the notes A, B, C#, D, E, F#, G#. It is characterized by a bright, stable, and triumphant sound, making it the primary choice for expressing joy and clarity. It is the essential framework for building major triads and functional harmony in pop, classical, and folk music. The diatonic chords of A major are Amaj7, Bm7, C#m7, Dmaj7, E7, F#m7, G#m7b5.
The A major scale has the following degrees: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7.
Intervals: W-W-H-W-W-W-H.
Diatonic chords: Amaj7, Bm7, C#m7, Dmaj7, E7, F#m7, G#m7b5.
Use the interactive harmonizer above to explore triads, seventh chords, and chord variations for composing with the A major scale on guitar.