3.8 The F major scale

 

Category: Harmony | Tags: Major scales

Theory

In this chapter, you’ll learn how you can make the F major scale by applying the sequence: whole - whole - half - whole - whole - whole - half, starting from F. You’ll also learn how to play the F major scale on the piano.


1. The structure of the F major scale

Every major scale consists of the following sequence: whole - whole - half - whole - whole - whole - half. When you apply this sequence starting from F, you get the tones F G A Bb C D E F.

 

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Examples

Which tones will you get if you construct a major scale, starting from F?

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The F major scale is comprised of the notes: F G A Bb C D E F.
The F major scale has one flat: B flat.


2. The F major scale played on the piano

The F major scale ascending and descending, played by the right hand over one and over two octaves.

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The fingering of the F major scale played with the right hand.

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The F major scale ascending and descending, played by the left hand over one and over two octaves.

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The fingering of the F major scale played with the left hand.

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