4.12 The B flat major scale

 

Category: Harmony | Tags: Major scales

Theory

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


1. The structure of the B flat major scale

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

 

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Examples

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

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


2. The B flat major scale played on the piano

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

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The fingering of the B flat major scale played with the right hand.

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

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The fingering of the B flat major scale played with the left hand.

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