The F major scale is a musical scale consisting of the following notes: F, G, A, Bb, C, D, and E. These notes are arranged in a specific order and are typically played in that order to create the F major scale. The distance between each note, known as an interval, is also consistent and creates the unique sound of the F major scale. The F major scale is a major scale, as its third scale degree (A) is a major third interval above the tonic (F)
| Relative key | D minor |
|---|---|
| Parallel key | F minor |
| Dominant key | C major |
| Subdominant | B-flat major |
how to play F Major scale
- Start by placing your first finger on the first fret of the low E string (6th string) on the guitar.
- Play the note by strumming or plucking the string. This is the F note, the root note of the F Major scale.
- Move your first finger to the second fret of the same string and play the note. This is the G note.
- Move your first finger to the third fret of the same string and play the note. This is the A note.
- Move your first finger to the fourth fret of the same string and play the note. This is the Bb note.
- Move your first finger to the fifth fret of the same string and play the note. This is the C note.
- Move your first finger to the sixth fret of the same string and play the note. This is the D note.
- Move your first finger to the seventh fret of the same string and play the note. This is the E note.
- To complete the scale, move your first finger back to the first fret of the low E string and play the F note again.
- Practice playing the scale ascending and descending, using different techniques such as strumming, plucking, and fingerpicking.
- Once you have mastered the scale on the low E string, try playing it on other strings as well, starting on different root notes. This will help you to become familiar with the scale across the entire fretboard.