8.14 The F sharp major scale

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

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

Examples

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

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

2. The F sharp major scale played on the piano

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

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

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