F major scale on piano
F major: the do-re-mi scale: the basis of most melodies and of all major keys.
| Notes | F – G – A – B♭ – C – D – E – F |
|---|---|
| Steps | W – W – H – W – W – W – H (W = whole step, H = half step) |
| Fingering | Right hand 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 · Left hand 5 4 3 2 1 3 2 1 |
| Relative minor | D minor |
How to play the F major scale
Play it with the right hand using fingers 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 going up — the thumb passes under after the fourth finger. With the left hand use 5 4 3 2 1 3 2 1. Start slowly with the metronome and keep every note even.
Chords in F major
Build a chord on every note of the scale using only notes from the scale:
| Step | Triad | Seventh chord |
|---|---|---|
| I | F major | Fmaj7 |
| ii | G minor | Gm7 |
| iii | A minor | Am7 |
| IV | B♭ major | B♭maj7 |
| V | C major | C7 |
| vi | D minor | Dm7 |
| vii° | E diminished | Em7♭5 |
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