A# Scriabin Guitar Scale
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The A# Scriabin scale is a synthetic six-note scale that reflects Alexander Scriabin's interest in creating a new harmonic language. On Guitar, its notes are A#, B, D, F, G. It acts as a bridge between different symmetrical worlds, offering a unique, hovering sound. Commonly used in Contemporary Classical, Experimental. Notable players include Alexander Scriabin. Use in experimental and avant-garde contexts. Not designed for standard chord-scale theory.
Notes: A#, B, D, F, G
Intervals: 1P, 2m, 3M, 5P, 6M
Degrees: 1 b2 3 4 5
Formula: H-WH-WH-W-WH
Number of notes: 5
Musical Character
A bridge between different symmetrical scale worlds — creating a hovering, searching quality that refuses to settle.
Genres & Notable Artists
Genres: Contemporary Classical, Experimental
Notable players: Alexander Scriabin
How to Use the A# Scriabin Scale
Use in experimental and avant-garde contexts. Not designed for standard chord-scale theory.
Origin & Background
Part of Alexander Scriabin's synthetic harmonic language, designed to create a new musical universe beyond traditional tonality.
How to Play A# Scriabin on Guitar
Place your index finger at fret 6 on the 6th (low E) to find your A# root note. With only 5 notes, this scale fits comfortably in a two-notes-per-string pattern across all six strings. Focus on learning a single box shape first before connecting positions.
The A# Scriabin scale contains 1 sharp (A#). This scale does not follow a traditional major or minor key signature, so reading from sheet music may require accidentals.
Practice Routine
Practice the A# Scriabin scale by playing it ascending with one rhythmic feel (straight eighth notes) and descending with another (swing or triplets) at 100 BPM. This dual approach trains both technical accuracy and rhythmic versatility with the 5 notes of the scale.
This scale works well over simple power chord progressions or a 12-bar blues in A#. Try a A#5 - F5 - G5 progression. This scale is especially effective in experimental contexts.
Guitar Tips
On guitar, try playing the A# Scriabin scale using legato technique (hammer-ons and pull-offs) to develop a smooth, connected sound. This is particularly effective for pentatonic scale runs. Aim for a hovering quality in your phrasing to match the natural character of this scale.
Related Scales
The A# Scriabin scale contains 5 notes (A#, B, D, F, G). Use the interactive fretboard above to explore this scale on Guitar with different tunings and fret ranges.
CAGED Positions & Patterns for A# Scriabin
The A# Scriabin 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 5-note pentatonic scale, 2-notes-per-string patterns are the most ergonomic way to traverse the fretboard. Use the pattern selector above to isolate each position.
Explore A# Scriabin Further
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Explore A# Scriabin in Other Tunings
- A# Scriabin in Drop D (E-B-G-D-A-D)
- A# Scriabin in DADGAD (D-A-G-D-A-D)
- A# Scriabin in Open G (D-B-G-D-G-D)
- A# Scriabin in Baritone (B Standard) (B-F#-D-A-E-B)
- A# Scriabin in 7-string (E-B-G-D-A-E-B)
- A# Scriabin in 8-string (E-B-G-D-A-E-B-F#)
- A# Scriabin in Drop C (D-A-F-C-G-C)
- A# Scriabin in Drop B (C#-G#-E-B-F#-B)
- A# Scriabin in Open D (D-A-F#-D-A-D)
- A# Scriabin in Half Step Down (Eb-Bb-Gb-Db-Ab-Eb)
- A# Scriabin in Open E (E-B-G#-E-B-E)
- A# Scriabin in Open A (E-C#-A-E-A-E)
- A# Scriabin in Double Drop D (D-B-G-D-A-D)
- A# Scriabin in Open C (E-C-G-C-G-C)