A# Flat Three Pentatonic Ukulele Scale
Ukulele scale — fretboard diagram
A# Flat Three Pentatonic Scale — Notes and Intervals
The A# Flat Three Pentatonic scale is a relatively rare jazz pentatonic scale. On Ukulele, it contains the notes A#, C, C#, F, G. It is an effective tool for navigating blues changes, providing a unique way to differentiate between the different chords of a progression with a quirky, minor-key twist. Commonly used in Jazz, Blues, Experimental. Notable players include Joe Henderson, Wayne Shorter. Use over m7, m7b5 chords. Effective for differentiating chords within a blues progression.
Notes: A#, C, C#, F, G
Intervals: 1P, 2M, 3m, 5P, 6M
Degrees: 1 2 b3 4 5
Formula: W-H-4-W-WH
Number of notes: 5
Also known as: kumoi
How to Play A# Flat Three Pentatonic on Ukulele
On ukulele, find A# on the open strings or work through the scale within a four-fret span. With 5 notes, this scale fits neatly on the ukulele's short fretboard without requiring large stretches.
The A# Flat Three Pentatonic scale contains 2 sharps (A#, C#). 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# Flat Three Pentatonic scale by playing it ascending with one rhythmic feel (straight eighth notes) and descending with another (swing or triplets) at 80 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.
Ukulele Tips
On ukulele, the A# Flat Three Pentatonic scale sounds particularly charming when played as a melodic pattern over fingerpicked chord shapes. Try integrating scale tones into your strumming patterns for a more sophisticated sound.
The A# Flat Three Pentatonic scale contains 5 notes (A#, C, C#, F, G). Use the interactive fretboard above to explore this scale on Ukulele with different tunings and fret ranges.
CAGED Positions & Patterns for A# Flat Three Pentatonic
The A# Flat Three Pentatonic 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# Flat Three Pentatonic Further
- Harmonize the A# Flat Three Pentatonic scale — triads & 7th chords
- Browse chord progressions
- A# Flat Three Pentatonic on Guitar
- A# Flat Three Pentatonic on Bass
- A# Flat Three Pentatonic on Piano