Beginner Guitar

Let's take a look at some major scale patterns in a few different keys, using keys with escalating numbers of sharps. Study the diagrams below, observing what notes make up each scale and take the quiz to lock in your knowledge.

E Major scale

The E major scale has 4 sharps, F#, C#, G#, and D#

B Major scale

The B major scale has 5 sharps, F#, C#, G#, D#, and A#

F# Major scale

The F# major scale has 6 sharps, F#, C#, G#, D#, A#, and E#

C# Major scale

The C# major scale has 7 sharps, F#, C#, G#, D#, A#, E#, and B#

Scales Lesson

Major Scales 2

E Major scale