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A egyptian scale
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A egyptian scale — ukulele chords and intervals
The A egyptian scale, also known as the Suspended Pentatonic, is widely used in Middle Eastern and African musical traditions. On ukulele, it contains the notes A, B, D, E, G. It has a stable, folk-like quality and is often used in wind chime tunings because of its inherently calm and balanced sound. The diatonic chords of A egyptian are D suspended fourth, E suspended fourth, G major, D suspended second, E minor. Commonly used in Middle Eastern, World, Ambient, Film Scores. Notable players include Oud masters, Peter Gabriel. Use over sus2, sus4, power chords. The absence of 3rd and 7th makes it harmonically ambiguous — works over major or minor contexts.
The A egyptian scale has the following degrees: 1 2 4 5 ♭7.
Intervals: W-3H-W-3H-W.
Diatonic chords: D suspended fourth, E suspended fourth, G major, D suspended second, E minor.
Use the interactive harmonizer above to explore triads, seventh chords, and chord voicings for composing with the A egyptian scale on ukulele.
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How to Use This Scale
Use over sus2, sus4, power chords. The absence of 3rd and 7th makes it harmonically ambiguous — works over major or minor contexts.