Ab
Chromatic Scale
(Originally G#)
Note: G# Minor → Ab Minor
G# Major contains double sharps (F##) and is not on the Circle of Fifths
Ab Major is the standard key with 4 flats, commonly used in classical and jazz music.
Scale Notes
Ab1+0 semitones
A2+1 semitones
Bb3+2 semitones
B4+3 semitones
C5+4 semitones
Db6+5 semitones
D7+6 semitones
Eb8+7 semitones
E9+8 semitones
F10+9 semitones
Gb11+10 semitones
G12+11 semitones
Scale Information
| Root Note | Ab (from G#) | 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)
G#0
A1
A#2
B3
C4
C#5
D6
D#7
E8
F9
F#10
G11
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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 Piano music. This scale requires some musical experience to master effectively.
Characteristics
CompleteTransitionalColorfulNon-tonal
Practice Guide
Key Signature
4 flats (Bb, Eb, Ab, Db)
Ab - A - Bb - B - C - Db - D - Eb - E - F - Gb - G
Difficulty Level
IntermediateCircle of Fifths
Popular in classical piano music and jazz
Common Genres
ClassicalPianoJazzRomantic 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