Section outline

  • Major scale consists of whole and half steps. This example is in C major.


    When a major scale starts from another pitch the same structure is achieved by accidentals (sharps and flats)

    G major


    D major


    F major


    Bb major



    Key signature

    The key signature is placed after the clef indication at the beginning of a staff. 

    Key signatures from left to right: C major, G major, D major, F major and Bb major. Accidentals in a key signature always apply to any octave.