Piano Scales
Scale finder9 scales12 keys
Learn scales, then train your ear
All 108 scales, by tonic
Each page plays the scale up and down with a metronome, gives its whole and half steps, its fingering and the chords that fit it.
Frequently asked
Which piano scales should a beginner learn first?
C major (white keys only), then G major and F major (one sharp, one flat), then A minor. Their fingering patterns carry over to most other keys.
What is the difference between the natural, harmonic and melodic minor?
The natural minor lowers the 3rd, 6th and 7th of the major scale; the harmonic minor raises the 7th again; the melodic minor raises the 6th and 7th going up and usually returns to the natural form going down.
How do I find which scale a melody uses?
Click its notes on the piano above: the finder lists every scale on this site that contains all of them. The fewer scales left, the closer you are.
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