Learn how to play major scales on piano keyboard.
C Major scale: C , D , E , F , G , A , B , C
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How to Construct a “Major Scale” (Learn to play major scales in all 12 keys)
You can use the pattern of whole steps (WS) and half steps (HS)
to find any major scale in all 12 keys:
Root , WS , WS , HS , WS , WS , WS , HS
The whole steps are located between C/D, D/E, F/G, G/A, and A/B.
The half steps are located between E/F, and B/C.
Playing C Major:
C , (Root)
D , (C/D = WS)
E , (D/E = WS)
F , (E/F = HS)
G , (F/G = WS)
A , (G/A = WS)
B, (A/B = WS)
C , (B/C = HS)
You’ll learn how to play C Major with the right hand and left hand separately. Next, practice to play C Major scale with both hands together. Watch demo on Synthesia.
1 = Thumb
2 = Index Finger
3 = Middle Finger
4 = Ring Finger
5 = Pinky
Right hand fingering:
C, D, E, F, G, A, B, C
1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 1 , 2 , 3Left hand fingering:
C, D, E, F, G, A, B, C
5 , 4 , 3 , 2 , 1 , 3 , 2 , 1
Scales and Chords Are Fun - Piano - Book 1 (Major)
The First Book of Scales, Chords, Arpeggios & Cadences (Alfred’s Basic Piano Library)
Major scale is used to create most of the popular songs you hear on the radio today as well as many pieces of classical music.
Learn to play all the major scales
C Major / G Major / D Major
A Major / E Major / B Major
F Major / F# or Gb Major
Bb Major / Eb Major
Ab Major / Db Major
