F#
Chromatic Scale
Scale Notes
F#1+0 semitones
G2+1 semitones
G#3+2 semitones
A4+3 semitones
A#5+4 semitones
B6+5 semitones
C7+6 semitones
C#8+7 semitones
D9+8 semitones
D#10+9 semitones
E11+10 semitones
F12+11 semitones
Scale Information
Root Note | F# | 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)
F#0
G1
G#2
A3
A#4
B5
C6
C#7
D8
D#9
E10
F11
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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 Advanced repertoire music. This is an advanced scale that requires significant musical knowledge.
Characteristics
CompleteTransitionalColorfulNon-tonal
Practice Guide
Key Signature
6 sharps (F#, C#, G#, D#, A#, E#)
F# - G - G# - A - A# - B - C - C# - D - D# - E - F
Difficulty Level
AdvancedCircle of Fifths
Advanced key with 6 sharps, used in Romantic classical music
Common Genres
ClassicalAdvanced repertoireRomantic era
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