From the course: Theory for the Contemporary Guitarist
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Sharp scales
From the course: Theory for the Contemporary Guitarist
Sharp scales
- Now that we know the formula for the major scale, let's apply it to other root notes. Let's begin with the note G and construct a G major scale. In applying the major scale formula, we see that G to A is a whole step. (guitar notes playing) A to B is a whole step. (guitar notes playing) B to C will be a half step. (guitar notes playing) C to D is a whole step. (guitar notes playing) D to E is a whole step. (guitar notes playing) Now, in order to get another whole step, we have to turn the F into an F sharp. So now E to F sharp is a whole step. (guitar notes playing) Which then leads nicely into a half step between F sharp and G. (guitar notes playing) This is what the G major scale sounds like. (guitar scale playing) So the G major scale would have one sharp in it, F sharp. Here are all of the other major scales that have sharps in them. Now, let's try to build a major scale starting with the note F.
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