7.15 The B major scale

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

1. The structure of the B 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, you get the tones B C# D# E F# G# A# B.

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

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

2. The B major scale played on the piano

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

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

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

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

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