How To Play Any Major Scale On The Piano

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Scales might be the most important thing you learn as a piano player

Learning scales allows us to understand how to play in any and all keys. Scales also help us to develop keyboard familiarity, dexterity, speed, and so much more. To become great at scales you need to be able to practice them – and to practice them you need to understand how they are made.

We’ve made it really easy for you! Here is the formula that will allow you to create any major scale:

Let me explain. Every major scale follows that formula. A specific order of whole and half steps.

A half step is the distance from one note to the very next note. So, for example, C to C# is a half step. Two halves make a whole so C-D is a whole step! Use the above order of whole steps and half steps and you are able to pick any note on the piano and create a major scale.

It really is that simple. You never have to guess at the notes again.

Enjoy!

Lisa

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Lisa Witt has been teaching piano for more than 20 years and in that time has helped hundreds of students learn to play the songs they love. Lisa received classical piano training through the Royal Conservatory of Music, but she has since embraced popular music and playing by ear in order to accompany herself and others. Learn more about Lisa.