6.14 The E major scale

 

Category: Harmony | Tags: Major scales

Theory

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


1. The structure of the E major scale

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

 

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Examples

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

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


2. The E major scale played on the piano

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

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

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

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

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