A# Segiah Charango Scale

Charango scale — fretboard diagram

A# segiah scale — 5-string guitar fretboard diagramInteractive fretboard diagram showing the A# segiah scale on 5-string guitar with 17 frets. Notes: .1357911121315

A# Segiah Scale — Notes and Intervals

The A# Segiah scale is a Greek dromos that places an augmented second directly from the tonic, producing an immediate exotic tension at the very start of any melodic phrase. On Charango, the notes are A#, B##, D, D#, F, F#, G#. This bold opening interval makes it one of the most expressive dromoi in the Greek modal tradition, suited to both instrumental improvisations and deeply emotive vocal performances.

Notes: A#, B##, D, D#, F, F#, G#

Intervals: 1P, 2A, 3M, 4P, 5P, 6m, 7m

Degrees: 1 #2 3 4 5 b6 b7

Formula: WH-H-H-W-H-W-W

Number of notes: 7

How to Play A# Segiah on Charango

Begin by locating A# on your instrument and play through the 7 notes of the Segiah scale slowly, ensuring each note rings clearly before increasing speed.

The A# Segiah scale contains 5 sharps (A#, B##, D#, F#, G#). This scale does not follow a traditional major or minor key signature, so reading from sheet music may require accidentals.

Practice Routine — Exercises for Playing

Begin by playing the A# Segiah scale ascending and descending at 80 BPM using a metronome, one note per beat. Once comfortable, practice in thirds (A#-D, B##-D#) to build intervallic familiarity. Spend 5 minutes daily on this pattern before increasing tempo by 10 BPM.

Exotic scales like the Segiah often work best as a melodic layer over a single root drone on A#. Let the unique intervals speak for themselves without frequent chord changes.

Charango Tips

Practice the A# Segiah scale slowly and evenly on your instrument, focusing on tone quality for each of the 7 notes before building speed.

The A# Segiah scale contains 7 notes (A#, B##, D, D#, F, F#, G#). Use the interactive fretboard diagram above to explore each shape and pattern on Charango with different tunings and fret ranges. Practice ascending and descending from the root note to learn the sound of this scale.

CAGED Positions & Patterns for A# Segiah

The A# Segiah scale can be played in 5 CAGED positions across the fretboard, each based on an open chord shape (C, A, G, E, D). As a 7-note scale, it also lends itself to 3-notes-per-string (3NPS) patterns that facilitate legato playing and diagonal shifting. Use the pattern selector above to isolate each position.

Explore A# Segiah Further

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