Keys and scales

How a major scale is built from tones and semitones, the scales and key signatures of C, G, D and F major in both clefs, and the degrees of the scale by number.

Start: Tones and semitonesAbout 3 min

Hear the scales in the music trainers

Lessons

Tones and semitones
The major scale pattern
G, D and F major
Working out a scale
Key signatures
Degrees of the scale

Practise and test

Mixed reviewQuestions mixed across your lessons.

Question bank12 exam-style questions with worked solutions
Topic test9 questions, 15 minutes, an estimated grade, the same questions on each try

Covers the ABRSM Music Theory syllabus. ABRSM is a trade mark of its owner; Brainlag is independent and is not affiliated with or endorsed by ABRSM. Every example and question is original. Results are Brainlag estimates, not exam results.