C#
Chromatic Scale
Scale Notes
C#1+0 semitones
D2+1 semitones
D#3+2 semitones
E4+3 semitones
F5+4 semitones
F#6+5 semitones
G7+6 semitones
G#8+7 semitones
A9+8 semitones
A#10+9 semitones
B11+10 semitones
C12+11 semitones
Scale Information
| Root Note | C# | Scale Type | Chromatic Scale |
| Category | Theoretical | Number of Notes | 12 |
Interval Pattern
Semitones: 0 - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10 - 11
Pattern repeats every octave (12 semitones)
C#0
D1
D#2
E3
F4
F#5
G6
G#7
A8
A#9
B10
C11
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Understanding the Pattern: The numbers above show the interval distances between scale notes in semitones (half-steps). The highlighted notes like this are the notes that belong to this scale. This pattern can be moved to any starting note to create the same scale in different keys - that's how scales work across all 12 keys!
Scale Overview
Description
All 12 semitones, used for transitions and color tones
Musical Context
This theoretical scale contains 12 notes and is commonly used in Classical and Chopin music. This is an advanced scale that requires significant musical knowledge.
Characteristics
CompleteTransitionalColorfulNon-tonal
Practice Guide
Key Signature
7 sharps (F#, C#, G#, D#, A#, E#, B#)
C# - D - D# - E - F - F# - G - G# - A - A# - B - C
Difficulty Level
Advanced
Advanced key, famous in Chopin and other piano literature
Common Genres
ClassicalChopinAdvanced piano
Common Uses
Classical music
Jazz
Transitions
Color tones
Practice Tips
- • Practice ascending and descending patterns
- • Try different rhythmic variations
- • Experiment with skipping notes (thirds, fourths)
- • Use as a basis for improvisation