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SCALE · ON BASS CLARINET

F♯ Major

The bright, stable home of common-practice tonality. Whole-whole-half-whole-whole-whole-half pattern across seven letters.

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Tempo120 bpm

Playback sounds an octave + major 2nd below the written notation — the instrument's concert (sounding) pitch.

Audio source: tonejs-instruments by Nick Brosowsky (MIT)

Engraved by Verovio 6.2.0-43f8060 5 title F♯ Major Verovio
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E♯BE♯BE♯BE♯F♯G♯A♯C♯D♯F♯G♯A♯C♯D♯F♯G♯A♯C♯D♯
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Questions
What notes are in the F♯ Major scale?

The F♯ Major scale uses the notes F♯, G♯, A♯, B, C♯, D♯, E♯ (one octave; the pattern repeats at higher registers).

What chords work over F♯ Major?

The diatonic chords of F♯ major: F♯ major, ii minor, iii minor, IV major, V major (or V7), vi minor, vii°. Strong cadences use IV→V→I.

How do I finger F♯ Major on Bass Clarinet?

On woodwinds, scales train fingering coordination + breath support + register changes. Pay particular attention to the break (the register-key transition); slow practice with a tuner reveals intonation issues across the break.

When would I use the Major scale?

The bright, stable home of common-practice tonality. Whole-whole-half-whole-whole-whole-half pattern across seven letters.