Introduction to Major Scales

​What is a scale in music?

Google a definition of "scale".

You will get a lot of results - find the one that relates to music.​

​How can we build a scale?

Using what we already know about major and minor triads, we can begin building a scale by filling in the notes in between the triad notes.​

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A C major triad is made of the notes C, E, G.

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The first five notes of a C major scale are C, D, E, F, G ​

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​Now that we know the first 5 notes, add 3 more notes to complete the scale.​

Music Theory​

Building scales​

​Follow the link on the next slide.

C, G, F, D, Bb​

Then, write each scale on the provided staff paper.

On the next slide, practice identifying major scales.​