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Major scales on Guitar

Also called: Ionian Mode

Explore this scale in every key.

The major scale has seven notes and a major third. Its half steps lie between degrees 3–4 and 7–1, giving a useful reference for comparing every other degree pattern.

Choose a root below for canonical notes and degrees, instrument-specific exercises and an interactive fretboard.

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Sharp and flat names can identify the same root pitch. Each link uses a spelling suited to this scale, preserving its degrees.

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