The E Major scale is a musical scale that consists of the following notes: E, F#, G#, A, B, C#, and D#. It is a diatonic scale that is often used in classical and popular music. The E Major scale has a bright, uplifting sound and is commonly used in songs with a happy or triumphant mood. It is also often used as a starting point for improvising solos or composing melodies.
| Relative key | C-sharp minor |
|---|---|
| Parallel key | E minor |
| Dominant key | B major |
| Subdominant | A major |
how to play E Major scale
To play the E Major scale on a piano, follow these steps:
- Start on note E, which is the root note of the scale.
- Play the next note, F#, which is a whole step (2 half steps) above E.
- Play the next note, G#, which is a whole step above F#.
- Play the next note, A, which is a half step above G#.
- Play the next note, B, which is a whole step above A.
- Play the next note, C#, which is a whole step above B.
- Play the next note, D#, which is a whole step above C#.
- Play the next note, E, which is a half step above D#. This completes one octave of the E Major scale.
You can repeat this pattern to continue playing the scale in higher or lower octaves.