Overview

Let's learn the C major scale! I'll guide you through each step and by the end of this lesson, you'll have a strong understanding of this important musical scale!

Why learn scales?

Scales, the building blocks of music help improve technique, communication, retention and relative pitch.

Where is C located?

C is the white key to the left of the group of 2 black keys.

Let’s learn the C major scale!

The notes for the C major scale are: C, D, E, F, G, A, B.

What’s the fingering for this scale?

C Major Scale - RH: 1, 2, 3, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
C Major Scale - LH: 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, 3, 2, 1