Scales - Lesson 4 - Learn to play the C major scale.

Identifying fingers

The Akousunesis Method does not use finger number. Fingers are identified as T I M R P

Visualising the C major scale

The C major scale is the easiest scale to visualise because it uses all the white notes.

Right hand placement

Right hand finger placement for the key signatures C G D A E.

The western major scale has the following finger interval placement

C >< RT1 I2 M3 T4 I5 M6 R7 P1

When playing the scale, focus on the following fingers and say them out loud as explained in the video.

Middle - Ring - Middle

Left hand placement

Right hand finger placement for the key signatures C G D A E.

The western major scale has the following finger interval placement

C >< LP1 R2 M3 I4 T5 M6 I7 T1

When playing the scale, focus on the fingers following and say them out loud as explained in the video.

Middle - Ring - Middle