About the A flat Chinese scale
A flat Chinese is used for Chinese-flavored and cinematic melodies. Think of it as a bright five-note scale with a raised fourth and a major seventh.
Its notes are A♭, C, D, E♭, and G. The formula is 4 semitones W H 4 semitones H.
Also called Amritavarshini.
A♭ Chinese draws two black keys from the piano, A♭ and E♭. Notably, the raised fourth falls on the white key D.
Notes and intervals
| 1 | AbA♭ | Root |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | CC | Major 3rd |
| 3 | DD | Augmented 4th |
| 4 | EbE♭ | Perfect 5th |
| 5 | GG | Major 7th |
| Steps | 4 semitones W H 4 semitones H |
|---|---|
| Semitones | 4-2-1-4-1 |
| Degrees | 1 3 ♯4 5 7 |
Shapes
Chromatic
Circle of Fifths
Related scales
Chinese in other keys
C Chinese scaleD flat Chinese scaleD Chinese scaleE flat Chinese scaleE Chinese scaleF Chinese scaleG flat Chinese scaleG Chinese scaleA Chinese scaleB flat Chinese scaleB Chinese scale
Modes
The same notes, starting on a different note.
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