Major Scales
The Sound And What To Do With It

Major scales form the basis of so much on the piano and in music generally. It's almost unbelievable that only seven different notes can create so much. Yes, the notes repeat, they can be played so many different ways, and in so many different orders. Still, it is amazing. Just seven different notes.

Here you can listen to a few short sound clips that will give you some ideas. For a little more perspective and a link that will lead to charts, you may want to skip to the Music Scales page and come back here after.

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This is the popular and well known 'doh ray mi fah soh la ti doh' which gravitates to the doh.

Basic and slow:

Formula pattern. That is, two hands, alternating between parallel motion and contrary motion. The sound says it best:

Finally, here's a very short styling:

Yes, there is a lot more that could be done here. This page would become a very long scroll with just a few of the possibilities. If you feel like it, you can make a request or suggestion through the Contact Us page if you wish. I consider all requests and comments, and I'll make the time to respond with another recording or two. All you have to do is ask.

Minor Scales may interest you.

In case you haven't seen it yet, the Music Scales page is also useful.

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