F Major
The bright, stable home of common-practice tonality. Whole-whole-half-whole-whole-whole-half pattern across seven letters.
Playback sounds an octave below the written notation — the instrument's concert (sounding) pitch.
Audio source: tonejs-instruments by Nick Brosowsky (MIT)
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 Guitar?
On bass, scales follow the same position-pattern logic as guitar but with two-notes-per-string most often. Walking-bass-line construction draws on chord-tone-arpeggiation through the scale; see /walking-bass for the standalone surface (once it ships).
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.