The 12 major scales are the building blocks to fluid technique.  You should master and memorize three scales each year.  Be sure to memorize the key signature as well as the notes. 
 
To learn how scales are constructed, click on SCALE BASICS.  To write a scale on your own, click on SCALE WORKSHEET.  To print out all twelve major scales, click on your instrument.

 
You will need Adobe Reader to view and print the worksheet and scale.

Flats appear in the key signature in this order:
 
Bb, Eb, Ab, Db, Gb, Cb, Fb

Sharps appear in the opposite order:
 
F#, C#, G#, D#, A#, E#, B#

SCALE BASICS

SCALE WORKSHEET

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