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Scales

Major Piano Scales

The major scale is one of the most fundamental and widely used scales in Western music. Known for its bright and happy sound, it forms the basis of many musical compositions across various genres. It consists of seven distinct notes following the interval pattern: whole, whole, half, whole, whole, whole, half, which gives the scale its characteristic sound. The major scale serves as the foundation for building chords, understanding key signatures, and developing melodies. To play a major scale, start with the root note and follow the interval pattern - for example, the C major scale consists of C, D, E, F, G, A, B, and C.