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