The F major scale has 7 notes: F, G, A, Bb, C, D and E. Its formula is 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 and its steps, in tones, are 1 – 1 – ½ – 1 – 1 – 1 – ½.
The major scale is the reference scale of Western music: seven notes with a clear, stable sound. It is the basis of major keys and of the chords built on them.
F major
F G A Bb C D E · 1 2 3 4 5 6 7
Colored dots: notes of the scale, the root is the darkest.
Notes and intervals
Same notes (modes and relatives)
Neighbouring scales (fifth and fourth)
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Frequently asked questions
What are the notes of the F major scale?
The notes of the F major scale are F, G, A, Bb, C, D and E.
What is the formula of the major scale?
The formula of the major scale is 1 2 3 4 5 6 7: it is built with the steps 1 – 1 – ½ – 1 – 1 – 1 – ½ (in tones).
How many accidentals are in the F major scale?
The F major scale has 1 flat.
Which chords go with the F major scale?
The chords of the F major scale are F major, G minor, A minor, Bb major, C major, D minor and E diminished.