Grade 4: Scales

The diagrams below show the pattern for major, harmonic minor, and melodic minor scales.


Major scales



Harmonic minor scales



Melodic minor scales




These are key signatures of keys you should know:









Using key signature, write out the notes for the scales below:



E major


A-flat major



Chromatic Scale
A chromatic scale is a special kind of scale involving black and white keys. We write it using sharps and naturals on the way up, and flats and naturals on the way down.