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Scales, chords and exercises for every instrument
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Sign in2. Scales starting on C
C Major scale
The happy-sounding scale. Say the numbers 1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8 as you play.
C3 · D3 · E3 · F3 · G3 · A3 · B3 · C4
C Natural minor scale
A softer, thoughtful sound. Only the 3rd, 6th and 7th notes change.
C3 · D3 · D#3 · F3 · G3 · G#3 · A#3 · C4
C Pentatonic scale
Five notes that always sound good together — perfect for making up tunes.
C3 · D3 · E3 · G3 · A3 · C4
C Blues scale
Adds a cheeky in-between note. Great on guitar and saxophone.
C3 · D#3 · F3 · F#3 · G3 · A#3 · C4
C Chromatic warm-up
Every key in a row, white and black. A good finger warm-up.
C3 · C#3 · D3 · D#3 · E3 · F3 · F#3 · G3
3. Chords starting on C
C Major chord
Bright and open. Three notes at once.
C3 + E3 + G3
C Minor chord
Move the middle note down one key.
C3 + D#3 + G3
C Dominant 7th
Sounds like it wants to move somewhere.
C3 + E3 + G3 + A#3
C Suspended 4th
Floaty and unfinished — lovely before a major chord.
C3 + F3 + G3
C Power chord
Two notes and an octave. The rock guitar sound.
C3 + G3 + C4
4. Practice exercises
Five-note climb
Up five notes and back down. Keep every note the same length.
C3 · D3 · E3 · F3 · G3 · F3 · E3 · D3 · C3
Skipping thirds
Skip a note each time. Listen for the gaps.
C3 · E3 · D3 · F3 · E3 · G3 · F3 · A3 · G3
Octave jumps
Jump a whole octave. Look before you leap!
C3 · C4 · D3 · D4 · E3 · E4 · F3 · F4
Call and answer
Play the first four notes, then answer with the last four.
C3 · D3 · E3 · D3 · G3 · F3 · E3 · C3
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