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A# altered scale
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A# altered scale — chords and intervals
The A# altered scale is the ultimate dominant scale in jazz. On guitar, its notes are A#, B, B##, D, E, F#, G#. It contains every possible altered tension, making it sound extremely dissonant and complex. It is used by professional improvisers to create maximum tension over a dominant chord before a satisfying resolution. The diatonic chords of A# altered are A# diminished, B minor, B## minor, D augmented, E major, F# major, G# diminished.
The A# altered scale has the following degrees: 1 ♭2 ♯2 3 ♯4 ♭6 ♭7.
Intervals: H-W-H-W-W-W-W.
Diatonic chords: A# diminished, B minor, B## minor, D augmented, E major, F# major, G# diminished.
Use the interactive harmonizer above to explore triads, seventh chords, and chord variations for composing with the A# altered scale on guitar.