A♯ Phrygian Dominant Mode on Piano
Here you can learn how to play the Phrygian Dominant Mode in the key of A♯ on the Piano. As well as the scale notes, degrees and patterns of the A♯ Phrygian Dominant Mode, where available we also provide suggested Piano fingerings. In the Piano view below, you can display the notes of the A♯ Phrygian Dominant Mode mapped out onto the Piano keyboard and switch between the notes, degrees, intervals or, if we have them, suggested Piano fingerings.
Theoretical Only
The A♯ Phrygian Dominant Mode is considered theoretical only as it has double sharps or flats in the key signature.
The usual alternative is the enharmonic equivalent B♭ Phrygian Dominant Mode
Notes Ascending
A♯, B, C, D♯, E♯, F♯, G♯, A♯
Notes Descending
A♯, G♯, F♯, E♯, D♯, C, B, A♯
Pattern Ascending
S, TS, S, T, S, T, T
S = Semitone, T = Tone (2 Semitones)
Pattern Descending
T, T, S, T, S, TS, S
S = Semitone, T = Tone (2 Semitones)
Intervals Ascending
| Notes | Semitones | Interval |
|---|---|---|
| A♯ > A♯ | 0 | Perfect Unison (P1) |
| A♯ > B | 1 | minor 2nd (m2) |
| A♯ > C | 4 | Major 3rd (M3) |
| A♯ > D♯ | 5 | Perfect 4th (P4) |
| A♯ > E♯ | 7 | Perfect 5th (P5) |
| A♯ > F♯ | 8 | minor 6th (m6) |
| A♯ > G♯ | 10 | minor 7th (m7) |
| A♯ > A♯ | 12 | Perfect Octave (P8) |
Intervals Descending
| Notes | Semitones | Interval |
|---|---|---|
| A♯ > A♯ | 0 | Perfect Unison (P1) |
| A♯ > G♯ | 2 | Major 2nd (M2) |
| A♯ > F♯ | 4 | Major 3rd (M3) |
| A♯ > E♯ | 5 | Perfect 4th (P4) |
| A♯ > D♯ | 7 | Perfect 5th (P5) |
| A♯ > C | 8 | minor 6th (m6) |
| A♯ > B | 11 | Major 7th (M7) |
| A♯ > A♯ | 12 | Perfect Octave (P8) |
Music Theory
Want to dig deeper and learn about the scale degrees, intervals, relative and parallel keys or see the notation for this scale?
Learn more about A♯ Phrygian Dominant Mode
Chords related to A♯ Phrygian Dominant Mode
Related Triads
These chords have been built using the notes of the A♯ Phrygian Dominant Mode. The chords are in degree order and shown in Roman numerals (lowercase = minor/diminished, uppercase = Major/Augmented).
I Chord - A♯ Major
♭II Chord - B Major
iiio Chord - D Diminished
iv Chord - D♯ Minor
vo Chord - E♯ Diminished
♭VI+ Chord - F♯ Augmented
♭vii Chord - G♯ Minor
If you want to learn what scales and modes are and much more, check out our free Fundamentals of Music Theory course. If you already know some of the basics, you can jump straight into the scales lesson.
