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