MAJOR SCALES

  There are two types of scales: Major and minor

  Both have eight notes, starting and ending on notes of the same name.

   Each note of a scale is called a degree. We use Roman numerals to name the notes:

MAJOR SCALES

Whatever note they start on, they all follow the same pattern.

This pattern is a set order of tone and semitone gaps between the notes:

         

The pattern of a major scale is: T-T-S-T-T-T-S

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So the semitones in a Major scale are between the III and IV degrees and between the VII - VIII degrees

 

STEPS TO BUILD ANY MAJOR SCALE:

1. Write the notes (eight)
2. Write the degrees in roman numerals
3. Highlight the gap between III-IV and VII-VIII degrees.
4. Make sure that it follows the pattern TTSTTTS
5. You may use flats and sharps to correct the gaps.

*** Flats and sharps cannot be mixed in the same scale!!

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Playing scales

We've learnt how to create and then play a Major scale with the piano: