Scale Lesson 2
What a Major Scale is and How to Play C Major on One String and in Open Position
Scale Lesson 2 - C Major Open
Difficulty: Beginner
Video Time: :33
In this video you will learn how to play a C major scale in open position. Also known as 1st position C major scale.
In Lesson 1 we learned that there are 12 notes that make up tonal music. 7 of these notes put in a specific order make up the sound of a major scale. The 7 notes are determined by starting on any note of the 12 and following a specific series of whole and half steps.
The formula for a major scale is:
W W H W W W H
whole whole half whole whole whole half
If we start on C we end up with a C major scale. If we started on D we would end up with a D major scale. For now we will focus on C major.
C Major Scale on the Staff
C Major Scale on the Piano
