F major scale (guitar)
The F major scale shown across the whole guitar neck. Its notes areF – G – A – B♭ – C – D – E — the filled dots are the root. Free to print or download below.
How to play the F major scale
- Find the root notes. The filled dots are the root note (F); the open dots are the other scale notes. Start and end on a root to hear the F major sound.
- Play it across the neck. The diagram shows every F major note from the open strings up to the 15th fret, so you can play the scale in any position.
- Use it to solo. Once the shape is under your fingers, improvise over backing chords in F, always resolving to a root note.
Notes in the F major scale
The F major scale is the bright, standard major scale (do-re-mi), built with the pattern whole-whole-half-whole-whole-whole-half. Its notes are F – G – A – B♭ – C – D – E.
F major scale — frequently asked questions
What notes are in the F major scale?
The F major scale contains the notes F – G – A – B♭ – C – D – E.
What is the F major scale used for?
It is the bright, standard major scale (do-re-mi), built with the pattern whole-whole-half-whole-whole-whole-half.
Is the F major scale diagram free to print?
Yes — print it or download the PDF or PNG for free, with no account or sign-up.