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Diatonic · F root
F Major
The brightest, most stable scale in Western music. The foundation of tonal harmony — every key signature is built around it.
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Notes in F Major
FRoot
G2nd
A3rd
Bb4th
C5th
D6th
E7th
FOctave
Hear F Major
Major in All 12 Keys
Other Scales from F
Often Confused With
About the F Major Scale
The F major scale contains the notes F, G, A, Bb, C, D, E, F. It follows the interval pattern 2-2-1-2-2-2-1 and belongs to the diatonic family.
The brightest, most stable scale in Western music. The foundation of tonal harmony — every key signature is built around it. Practising this scale across ascending and descending directions builds reliable recognition of its characteristic mood and sound in any musical context.