A♭ major scale (piano)
The A♭ major scale shown on the keyboard. Its notes areA♭ – B♭ – C – D♭ – E♭ – F – G. Free to print or download below.
How to play the A♭ major scale
- Find the root note. Start on A♭. The shaded keys show the A♭ major scale ascending from the root up to the next A♭ an octave higher.
- Play it hands separately. Play the scale slowly up and down with each hand on its own first, naming each note (A♭ – B♭ – C – D♭ – E♭ – F – G), before putting hands together.
- Keep an even tempo. Aim for smooth, even notes. The A♭ major scale is the foundation for improvising and for the chords built in A♭.
Notes in the A♭ major scale
The A♭ 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 A♭ – B♭ – C – D♭ – E♭ – F – G.
A♭ major scale — frequently asked questions
What notes are in the A♭ major scale?
The A♭ major scale contains the notes A♭ – B♭ – C – D♭ – E♭ – F – G.
What is the A♭ 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 A♭ major piano scale free to print?
Yes — print it or download the PDF or PNG for free, with no account or sign-up.