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.