Major Scale
The major scale is the foundation of Western music, featuring a bright, happy sound. It follows the whole-whole-half-whole-whole-whole-half step pattern.
Formula: W-W-H-W-W-W-H
C Major Scale: C – D – E – F – G – A – B
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Related Scales
Interval Pattern
| Degree | Degree Name | Interval Step | Note (C) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tonic | W | C |
| 2 | Supertonic | W | D |
| 3 | Mediant | H | E |
| 4 | Subdominant | W | F |
| 5 | Dominant | W | G |
| 6 | Submediant | W | A |
| 7 | Leading Tone | H | B |