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The Major Scale Formula
Do, re, mi, fa, so, la, ti, do. You know how it sounds. Now let's see how it's built.
In this lesson you'll
- Learn the formula behind the major scale.
- Build it from any note.
- Spell it the right way.
Music in this lesson
- Joy to the WorldWatts 1719 · Mason 1839
Remember
Every major scale follows whole, whole, half, whole, whole, whole, half.
Start on any note, follow the formula, and the black keys fall where they must.
Use each letter once. That tells you if it's A sharp or B flat.