C Major Scale

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Introduction
In this lesson, we will discuss the C Major Scale. The C Major is often considered one of the
easiest scales because it is a series of just the white notes on the keyboard. The test in this scale
will be to play it with the proper fingering multiple octaves.

***Disclaimer***
In the left hand, I used the finger numbers in the opposite direction than you may have
experienced in formal piano training. This method has worked for me so I have chosen to share
it the way that helped me. The fingers are still the correct ones.

Materials
For this section you will need:

1. Metronome
2. Your Piano, Keyboard or Organ
3. Recording Device

Dig In
About The Scale
The C Major Scale consist of no flat keys or accidentals. Based on the order of flats and sharp,
the C Major Scale has all white notes.

Order of Flats: BEADGCF

Order of Sharps: FCGDAEB

The notes of the G Major Scale are:

CDEFGABC
Assignment
Beginners

 Beats Per Minute (BPM) 60-80

 Practice the scales one hand at a time and slowly improve to hands together.
 Focus on being very precise before trying to be impressive.
 Record yourself play (video or audio).
 Listen to your recordings.
 Pro Tip - Sing the scale as you are playing it.

Intermediates

 Beats Per Minute (BPM) 80-100

 Practice the scales both hands two-octaves, with the proper fingering and include contrary
motion.
 Focus on being very precise before trying to be impressive.
 Record yourself play (video or audio).
 Listen to your recordings.
 Pro Tip - Add chords in your left hand and think on the scale as your melody.

Advanced

 Beats Per Minute (BPM) 100-120

 Practice the scales both hands four-octaves, with the proper fingering, contrary motion
and rhythmic variations.
 Focus on being very precise before trying to be impressive.
 Record yourself play (video or audio).
 Listen to your recordings.
  Pro Tip - Don't take the scales for granted. We all need them.

Recap
In this lesson you learned how to play the C Major Scale with both hands in 2 Octaves.

Thanks
If you are not able to video record yourself, at least try to audio record yourself to hear your
progress over time. This will help you to train your ears to be more familiar with the movement.