C Major Scale
A major scale is made up of the intervals Root-Tone-Tone-Semitone-Tone-Tone-Tone-Semitone.
The scale of C Major is made up of the notes C D E F G A B, all white keys (no sharps or flats).
C Major Scale Correct Fingering
Learn to play scales across two octaves.
Start with your right hand as close as possible to Middle C and your left hand one octave lower.
If you are a beginner, start by playing each hand individually for just one octave.
Left Hand
2 octaves – 5 4 3 2 1 3 2 1 4 3 2 1 3 2 1
1 octave – 5 4 3 2 1 3 2 1
Right Hand
2 octaves – 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5
1 octave – 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 5