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    THEORY & EXERCISES

    All Major And Minor Scales

    Are you trying to learn all the major and minor scales on the piano but are slightly
    confused? You’ve come to the right place! Here we will walk you through each scale
    and how it’s played on the piano.

    The scales on the piano are a vital part of learning the instrument and developing your skills.
    Perhaps you are struggling with improving your improvisation skills, or are hoping to learn the
    theory behind the music. As soon as you know about all the major and minor scales on the piano
    you will make great progress. 

    What Is a Scale?
    A scale in music is simply a collection of notes that are related within the same key. They begin on
    Major Scales
    Major scales are usually the first scales you will learn on the piano as they are the most commonly
    keys right now!

    Below you can find the written scale in C Major, with the related numbers of fingering under each
    note.  

    Famous C Major Song Examples

    Johann Sebastian Bach – Air On The G-String (Level 38)

    John Lennon – Image (Level 41)

    Queen – Love Of My Life (Level 53)

    G Major Scale

    The second scale we will look at is the G Major Scale. You may be questioning why we would not
    move on to the D major scale next. The reason for this is because we are working according to the
    number of sharps in the key signatures. C Major has no sharps in the C Major key signature. G
    Major has one sharp included in the scale, and this is why we will be learning this scale next.  

    The G Major scale includes the notes G, A, B, C, D, E, F#, and G. F# is the one sharp that we have
    Famous G Major Song Examples

    Johann Pachelbel – Canon in D (Level 40)

    Ed Sheeran- Perfect (Level 41)

    Elton John – Can You Feel The Love Tonight (Level 42)

    D Major Scale

    Next up is the D Major Scale, which is also a very common key for many popular songs. This scale
    consists of the notes D, E, F#, G, A, B, C#, and D. The Key signature of the D Major scale on the
    music stave includes two sharps.  

    When you are playing the D Major Scale in the right hand (Treble Clef) you will play the initial D
    with your thumb, and then cross over, using your thumb to play the G note. On the left hand,
    when you arrive at your third finger, you will then cross your thumb underneath to play the B
    note.  

    Below you can find the written music of the scale D Major, and the associated fingers that you
    should be using for each note.
    use for each note while playing the scale on the piano.

    Famous A Major Song Examples

    Justin Hurwitz – Mia and Sebastian’s Theme (Level 57)

    Yiruma – River Flows In You (Level 54)

    Carlos Gardel – Por Una Cabeza (Level 70)


    Ray Dorset – In The Summertime (Level 45)

    Robbie Williams – Angels (Level 53)

    B Major Scale

    The B Major scale consists of 5 sharps and the notes are B, C#, D#, E, F#, G#, A#, and B. Below
    you will find the B Major scale with the fingers you should use included. 
    Famous F Major Song Examples

    Elvis Presley – Can’t Help Falling In Love (Level 45)

    The Beatles – Hey Jude (Level 45)

    Brian Crain – Butterfly Waltz (Level 29)


    Frédéric Chopin – Waltz in A Minor (Level 51)

    E Minor Scale

    The E Minor scale consists of one sharp and the notes are E, F#, G, A, B, C, D, and E. Below you
    will find the E Minor scale with all the fingers you should use included for each note.

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