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C 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

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

Engraved by Verovio 6.2.0-43f8060 5 title C Major Verovio
Keyboard
CDEFGABCDEFGABCDEFGABC
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Questions
What notes are in the C Major scale?

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

What chords work over C Major?

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

How do I finger C Major on Flute?

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.