A# minor six pentatonic chords
All ukulele chords for the A# minor six pentatonic scale
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A♯ minor six pentatonic scale seventh chords
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A# minor six pentatonic scale — ukulele chords and intervals
The harmonized A# minor six pentatonic scale yields a minor chord family with Dorian character, thanks to the major sixth degree that brightens the otherwise dark pentatonic palette. The chords from A# minor six pentatonic are D# major, A# minor, D# unknown, D# suspended second, C# unknown. The i chord paired with a major IV creates the essential Dorian vamp. These chords are a favorite in jazz, soul, and funk for creating grooves that are minor but uplifting. Commonly used in Jazz, Fusion, Neo-Soul, R&B. Notable players include Wes Montgomery, George Benson, Erykah Badu.
The A# minor six pentatonic scale has the following degrees: 1 ♭3 4 5 6.
Intervals: 3H-W-W-W-3H.
Diatonic chords: D# major, A# minor, D# unknown, D# suspended second, C# unknown.
| Degrees | Chord |
|---|---|
| I | D# major |
| ii | A# minor |
| iii | D# unknown |
| IV | D# suspended second |
| V | C# unknown |
This page focuses on the harmonic content — the chords built from each degree of the A# minor six pentatonic scale. For fretboard patterns and fingering guides, see the scale page.
Use the interactive harmonizer above to explore triads, seventh chords, and chord voicings for composing with the A# minor six pentatonic scale on ukulele.
minor six pentatonic is the Dorian-flavored pentatonic subset. View A# Dorian scale
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How to Use This Scale
Use over m6, m7, mMaj7 chords. Adds a jazz sophistication to minor chord soloing without fully committing to a 7-note scale.