A Tons Entiers Gamme

Made entirely of whole steps. Creates an ambiguous, floating sound with no strong tonal center.

Dreamy, ambiguous Impressionist classical 6 notes
A Tons Entiers Scale — Quick Answer & Harmonic Definition

The A Tons Entiers scale consists of 6 notes: A, B, C#, D#, F, G. Its step interval pattern is W–W–W–W–W–W (W=whole step, H=half step), creating a characteristic dreamy, ambiguous sound.

Formula: W–W–W–W–W–W
Notes
A – B – C# – D# – F – G
Step Pattern
W–W–W–W–W–W

A Tons Entiers Scale on Piano

A 1 (Root)
B 2
C# 3
D# ♭5/♯4
F ♯5/♭6
G ♭7

Scale Degrees

Degree Semitones Note Scale Name
1 (Root) 0 A Tonic
2 2 B Supertonic
3 4 C# Mediant
4 6 D# Subdominant
5 8 F Dominant
6 10 G Submediant

About the A Tons Entiers Scale

The A Tons Entiers scale contains 6 notes — A, B, C#, D#, F, G — following the interval pattern W–W–W–W–W–W. Made entirely of whole steps. Creates an ambiguous, floating sound with no strong tonal center.

Sound and Musical Character

The A Tons Entiers scale has a dreamy, ambiguous character. The major third (C#) above the root A gives it its brighter, more uplifting quality.

How to Practice A Tons Entiers

Start slow — 60 BPM with a metronome — playing the scale ascending and descending. On piano, learn the correct fingering to minimize hand position shifts. On guitar, learn one box pattern first, then expand to cover the entire neck. The key milestone is being able to play the A Tons Entiers scale starting from any position in any key.

Using A Tons Entiers in Real Music

The A Tons Entiers scale is fundamental to Impressionist classical, jazz, film scores. Countless famous recordings use this exact scale over major progressions in the key of A. Learning this scale in the context of real songs is the fastest way to internalize its sound.

Tons Entiers Scale in All 12 Keys

C C# D D# E F F# G G# A A# B

Other A Scales

A Major
Bright, happy
A Natural Minor
Sad, melancholic
A Harmonic Minor
Exotic, dramatic
A Melodic Minor
Smooth, jazzy
A Major Pentatonic
Bright, versatile
A Minor Pentatonic
Bluesy, soulful
A Blues
Raw, expressive
A Dorian
Minor + jazzy
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Knowledge Base & FAQs

A Tons Entiers Scale — Frequently Asked Questions

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What notes are in the A Tons Entiers scale?

The A Tons Entiers scale has 6 notes: A, B, C#, D#, F, G.

The pattern is W–W–W–W–W–W (W=whole step/2 semitones, H=half step/1 semitone).

How many notes does the Tons Entiers scale have?

The Tons Entiers scale has 6 notes.

This is a hexatonic (6-note) scale.

What is the character of the Tons Entiers scale?

The Tons Entiers scale sounds dreamy, ambiguous.

Made entirely of whole steps. Creates an ambiguous, floating sound with no strong tonal center. It is commonly used in Impressionist classical, jazz, film scores.

What step pattern does the A Tons Entiers scale use?

The A Tons Entiers scale uses the pattern W–W–W–W–W–W.

Starting from A: A, up 2 semitones to B, up 2 semitones to C#, up 2 semitones to D#, up 2 semitones to F, up 2 semitones to G.

Is the A Tons Entiers scale major or minor?

The A Tons Entiers scale is a major-type scale — it contains a major third above the root, giving it a brighter, more uplifting quality.

How does A Tons Entiers relate to other scales?

The Tons Entiers scale is a 6-note subset of the major scale.

Its reduced note count makes it highly versatile for improvisation.

How do I practice the A Tons Entiers scale on guitar?

Learn the A Tons Entiers scale as a box pattern.

Find A on the 6th string, then play the pattern ascending (0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 semitones). Practice slowly with a metronome at 60 BPM, then increase by 5 BPM each session. Also learn to play across the neck, not just in one box.

What chords work over the A Tons Entiers scale?

Over the A Tons Entiers scale, use Am (i), C# major (♭III), and D# major — diatonic chords of the A minor family.

Every note in the scale works safely over these chords.

How do I use the A Tons Entiers scale for improvisation?

Start by playing the A Tons Entiers scale notes in sequence to internalize their sound.

Then practice landing on the root (A), third (C#), and fifth (F) on strong beats. Use passing tones between these chord tones. The dreamy, ambiguous character of this scale makes it ideal for Impressionist classical improvisation.

What genres use the A Tons Entiers scale?

The A Tons Entiers scale is widely used in Impressionist classical, jazz, film scores.

Made entirely of whole steps. Creates an ambiguous, floating sound with no strong tonal center. Its dreamy, ambiguous character fits these musical styles perfectly. Learning this scale in all 12 keys allows you to play in any key within these genres.