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