The major scale and keys

Before this module

• 0.3 Reading the diagrams
• 3.5 Accidentals and key signatures on the staff
• 4.2 Major, minor and perfect

Lessons

1. 5.1
   The major scale formula

   Build a major scale from any note with the whole-step/half-step formula.

   Requires: 4.2
2. 5.2
   Scale degrees

   Refer to the notes of a scale by number and by name.

   Requires: 5.1
3. 5.3
   Major scale fingerings

   Play the major scale in any key with movable shapes.

   Requires: 5.2, 0.3
4. 5.4
   Keys and key signatures

   Understand what a key is and why each major key has its own set of sharps or flats.

   Requires: 5.1, 3.5
5. 5.5
   The order of sharps and flats

   Know the fixed order of sharps and flats and name a key from its signature.

   Requires: 5.4
6. 5.6
   The circle of fifths

   Use the circle of fifths as a map of keys and their relationships.

   Requires: 5.5
7. 5.7
   Transposing

   Move a bass line or a progression to another key.

   Requires: 5.6

Tools for this module

• Bass Map: Arpeggios, circle of fifths, natural harmonics, modes and scales on the bass neck, in any key.
• Key Chords: The chords of every major and minor key, chosen on the circle of fifths, with bass boxes and common progressions.