Intervals before memorization
A scale is defined by distances from its root. This page shows both degree formulas and step patterns, then maps those same pitch classes onto piano, guitar and staff so the structure stays visible.
MUSIC · THEORY · PRACTICE
Music Scales
Pick a key and scale. See the notes, hear the sound, map it on piano or guitar, read it on the staff, and understand the chords it creates.
36scale types
432+root × scale
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Core
C Major
Formula1 2 3 4 5 6 7
StepsW-W-H-W-W-W-H
Key spellingNo accidentals
Tap highlighted keys to hear notes. The root is marked more strongly.
Treble staff · ascending one octave · note spelling follows the selected root.
Scale Finderenter notes → find matching scales
Select the notes you have. Exact matches appear first, then scales with the fewest extra notes.
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Compare two scalesshared notes · unique tones · side-by-side formula
Practicehear a scale · identify it · build a local streak
EAR + THEORY
Which scale did you hear?
Press New round, listen, then choose the scale family.
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Scale reference & methodwhat the labels mean · privacy · keyboard
Spelling matters
Scale notes are generated by scale degree, not by blindly choosing the nearest sharp or flat. That keeps common spellings such as A♭ major and F♯ major readable and theory-consistent.
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