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Major Scales On Saxophone Explained

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How To Play Major Scales On Saxophone

 

Major Scales On Saxophone Explained

 

Watch the video lesson above to learn how major scales are formed step by step. Learn how to play all your major scales in all 12 keys using the half step and whole step formation. 

 

๐ŸŽท Whole Steps And Half Steps

 

Half Steps =  a note that is a chromatic tone away from the starting note either ascending or descending

Whole Steps = two half steps away from the starting note either ascending or descending

 

๐ŸŽท How Major Scales Are Formed

 Whole Step = W
Half Step = H

 Major Scale Formation = W-W-H-W-W-W-H

eg. G Major = G A B C D E F#  

 

๐ŸŽท Download your FREE Major Scales Cheat Sheet PDF HERE