5.12 The A major scale

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

1. The structure of the A major scale

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

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

The A major scale is comprised of the notes: A B C# D E F# G# A.
The A major scale has three sharps: F sharp, C sharp and G sharp.

2. The A major scale played on the piano

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

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

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

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

The A major scale is comprised of the notes A B C# D E F# G# A.
The A major scale has three sharps: F sharp, C sharp and G sharp.