Scales and Arpeggios

Learn How to Play
Piano / Keyboard
SCALES & ARPEGGIOS
In Music Notation
& Keyboard View
Martin Woodward
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Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................................... 6
Get the Best from this Book.................................................................................... 6
Using the in Book Links ......................................................................................... 7
Your First Scales........................................................................................................ 8
A Pre Scale Exercise .............................................................................................. 8
The Major Scale .................................................................................................. 10
Minor Scales ........................................................................................................ 11
The Whole Tone Scale ......................................................................................... 13
The Chromatic Scale............................................................................................ 14
Pentatonic and Blues Scales ................................................................................ 15
Scale Exercises (major & minor) ............................................................................ 17
Pentatonic & Blues Scales in the most used keys ................................................... 42
Scale Modes Explanation ........................................................................................ 51
Modes of the Pentatonic Scales ............................................................................ 54
Scale Modes in Most Keys ....................................................................................... 57
Arpeggios & Broken Chords ................................................................................... 67
Broken Chords in the most used keys ................................................................... 80
Thank You ............................................................................................................... 82
Download Link .................................................................................................... 82
Further Reading .................................................................................................. 82
Free Software ...................................................................................................... 83

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Introduction
Included in this book is the following:

• An introduction to finger crossovers;
• Every major and minor scale (melodic and harmonic) in both music
notation and keyboard view;
• Major and minor pentatonic scales in the most used keys in both music
notation and keyboard view;
• Blues scales in the most used keys in both music notation and keyboard
view;
• Scale modes in the most used keys;
• An explanation of arpeggios and broken chords;
• Major and minor arpeggios in every key in both music notation and
keyboard view;
• Audio links for each type of scale, arpeggio and broken chord;
• Free Software;
• Plus more.
All in all, this is probably the most extensive scale / arpeggio book available.
Get the Best from this Book

Writing a book which is suitable for every different device is nigh on impossible
especially when using music graphics; certainly, the ePub and Mobi versions are not
ideal for these although I believe that I have succeeded to a great degree and probably
better than most. But obviously I want you to get the very best from this book so with
this in mind I recommend that you download the pdf version which can be found
towards the end of the book - to get there quickly just click here. This can be printed
out (for your own use) as and when required.
There are audio links throughout the book which can be accessed two ways:
• by using the free external link: http://learn-
keyboard.co.uk/book_links_scales.html which gives access to all the links
in the order in which they appear in each chapter; or
• by using the links throughout the book which will work best in the pdf
version.
Even if you have the printed version, you may still wish to download the pdf version
in order to gain easy access to the links as they appear in the book.

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Using the in Book Links
Quite probably you may only need to listen to some of the audio links, but several are
included for your convenience.
To access the links easily, if you are viewing this on a laptop or PC first of all go to
your browser and click the restore down button in order to reduce the view size to
something like the image below to the right (by dragging the bottom and sides).
Then click on the link which should then appear in front of the document enabling you
to move it out of the way of anything that you may wish to see at the same time.
If you are viewing this on an Android tablet as soon as you click on the link you will
lose the book view until you push the ‘Back’ button (shown below).
If you want to you can have a trial run now by clicking on the following graphic
which actually is ‘Pop Goes the Weasel’!
Note that the links may not work if you are viewing this in a Google or Amazon
sample. Please go to http://learn-keyboard.co.uk/scales_arpeggios.html for a free
working pdf sample.
Note also that each link will open a new page in your browser, so you will eventually
need to cancel them (or just close the browser).

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Your First Scales
In order to progress to a reasonable level of skill and theoretical understanding, it´s

absolutely essential that you know all of the major and minor scales. Running through
all of the scales on a daily basis is a superb warm up exercise and only takes a few
minutes when you have learnt them.
A Pre Scale Exercise

In order to play scales effectively, finger crossovers are essential.
The most common crossovers are achieved by passing the thumb under the third or
fourth fingers ascending and passing the third or fourth fingers over the thumb when
descending, as shown in the following photos.
Passing the Thumb under (ascending)
Passing the 3rd Finger over (descending)

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In order to help you learn this technique, I have included this next exercise, but you
must follow the fingering as stated so that you can practice the finger crossovers.
Practice this slowly and evenly.
But what exactly is a scale?

A scale is a series of notes played in order usually ascending and then descending for
one or more octaves.
There are different types of scales including:
• Major;
• Minor (harmonic and melodic and natural);
• Whole tone;
• Chromatic;
• Pentatonic (major and minor);
• Blues Scale.
What differentiates various types of scales is the intervals used in their makeup. In this
book we will be dealing with every major and minor scale in every key in keyboard
and music notation view as well as the pentatonic and blues scales in the most used
keys and more.
To explain further we’ll firstly look at the major scale.
Click on any of the graphics to hear the audio examples.

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The Major Scale
There are 12 major scales, one for each black and white note.
The one thing that every scale has in common is that they all follow the same pattern
of intervals according to the type of scale. So, every major scale has identical
intervals. The only thing that makes them different is that they start on different notes
and consequently are ‘pitched’ differently.
For instance, C major in its root mode will start on C and D major on D etc.
Look carefully at the following diagram of the C major scale you’ll see that the
intervals are as follows:
1. C - D is a tone (2 semitones);
2. D - E is a tone;
3. E - F is a semi-tone;
4. F - G is a tone;
5. G - A is a tone;
6. A - B is a tone;
7. B - C is a semi-tone.
Or to put it another way it’s: 2 - 2 - 1 - 2 - 2 - 2 - 1 for a one octave span, which is the
interval sequence for every major scale.
So, with a bit of mathematical knowledge you could easily work out every major
scale. But to save your brain they’re all included herein.
In the next chapter you’ll see every major scale in every key shown both in keyboard
and notation view. In all cases I’ve included the important fingering. Where no
fingering is included, it simply follows consecutively.

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The degrees of the major and minor scales are named as follows:
• Root - Tonic;
• 2nd - Supertonic;
• 3rd - Mediant;
• 4th - Sub Dominant;
• 5th - Dominant;
• 6th - Sub Mediant;
• 7th - Leading Note or Sub Tonic;
• 8th - Octave (Tonic).
The most important ones to remember are the ‘tonic’ and ‘dominant’.
Minor Scales
Each major key has a relative minor which shares the same key signature as the major
key. The relative minor can always be found by counting three semitones down from
the first note (the tonic) of the major scale. For instance, three semitones down from C
is A, therefore:
• A minor is the relative to C major;
• E minor is the relative to G major;
• B minor is the relative to D major;
• D minor is the relative to F major etc., etc.
Although the minor keys share the same key signature as their relative major keys,
each minor key has one or more additional sharp(s) and these are always shown as
accidentals as and when they occur (but never in the key signature). In the harmonic
minor scale, there will only ever be one (extra) sharp, which is always the leading note
- one semitone down from the tonic (the first and last note of the scale).
So, what is the difference between a major scale and a minor scale?
The difference is caused because of the different intervals. If you’ve been paying
attention you should know that the interval sequence for all major scales is: 2 - 2 - 1 -
2 - 2 - 2 - 1.
There are two conventional minor scales, the ‘harmonic’ and the ‘melodic’, both of
which have different interval sequences. The ‘natural’ minor scale is simply the major
scale beginning and ending on the relative minor, but even this will also have different
intervals (to the major scale) due to its different starting position. This is also known
as the ‘Aeolian’ mode starting on A - in the case of the A minor natural scale.

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The Harmonic Minor Scale
If you look carefully at the next keyboard diagram showing the A Harmonic minor
scale you will see that the intervals are: 2 - 1 - 2 - 2 - 1 - 3 - 1.
If you compare this sequence to the major scale you’ll see that the difference is that
both the 3rd and 6th notes are flattened by a semitone.
The Melodic Minor Scale

The melodic minor scale has a minor 3rd similar to the harmonic scale, but then
ascends with a sharpened 6th and 7th (F# and G# in A minor), but then descends
with a natural 6th and 7th (F and G natural in A minor). So, it’s just a bit more
complicated, but well worth the effort to learn. So, the intervals are:
• 2 - 1 - 2 - 2 - 2 - 2 - 1 ascending (from the bottom); and
• 2 - 2 - 1 - 2 - 2 - 1 - 2 descending (from the top), which is exactly the same
as the natural minor scale shown next.

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The Natural Minor Scale
As already mentioned, the natural minor scale is exactly the same as the relative major
starting on the 6th note also known as the ‘Aeolian’ mode. All the modes of the major
scale will be shown later. The intervals for this scale are: 2 - 1 - 2 - 2 - 1 - 2 - 2.
Ideally all of the major and minor scales should be practiced with each hand alone and
then together for at least two octaves (four is better) both legato and staccato. Don´t
try and practice them too quickly, it´s far better to practice them slowly, smoothly and
accurately. Speed will come on its own later. All are shown in the next chapter in the
order that they should be learnt. Once you are familiar with them they can be practiced
in any order.
The Whole Tone Scale

As its name suggests all the intervals in this scale are a tone apart. Using this scale can
create an ‘eerie theme’ although it would become boring after a short while. I
wouldn’t say that that this is a scale that you particularly need to practice, but needs
mentioning nevertheless.

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The Chromatic Scale
The chromatic scale is one on its own as it hits every note (black and white) in order.
It’s shown here starting and finishing on C for two octaves with left-hand and right-
hand fingering. The intervals between each note ascending and descending is a
semitone.
Ideally this scale should be practiced for two or more octaves both staccato and legato
starting and finishing on various notes. The fingering remains the same regardless of
which note you start on.
The trick to learning this scale easily is to remember where the 2nd fingers go - F and
C in the right hand and E and B in the left hand!

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Pentatonic and Blues Scales
The pentatonic and blues scales are commonly used in pop, blues and jazz
improvisations. If this is your intention, then the following scales will be vitally
important to you.
C Major Pentatonic scale (C6/9)
The C major pentatonic scale is simply a major triad - C, E & G with an added 6th
and 9th - A & D. These notes form the C 6/9 chord.
A Minor Pentatonic scale (Am7sus4)

The minor pentatonic scale is exactly the same as the relative major pentatonic scale
(as it has the same notes), but simply starts on the relative minor. The A minor
pentatonic is constructed using the minor triad - A, C & E and then adding the 4th &
7th - D & G. These notes form the Am7sus4 chord.
Notice that there are no semitones in the major / minor pentatonic scales - only minor
3rds and tones.

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The O3rd Pentatonic Scale
This scale is exactly the same as the major pentatonic with the exception that the 3rd
is flattened.
The pentatonic and blues scales are shown in detail shortly in the keys in which they
are mainly used.
The Blues Scale

Notice the similarity between the A Blues scale and the Am Pentatonic scale. Both
would work perfectly alright across an A minor chord. But interestingly the ‘A’ blues
scale is also often used in the major key (A major) which has no relationship to A
minor or C major at all!
So, to recap and hopefully make this perfectly clear - the major and relative minor
pentatonic scales are exactly the same as one another except that they start on different
notes. The blues scale is the same as the minor pentatonic with an added flattened 5th
passing note!
The audio link for this section is: http://learn-keyboard.co.uk/scales_2.html

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Scale Exercises (major & minor)
The next few pages show all the major and relative minor scales in the order in which
they should be learnt. They are written here in two octaves, one octave apart, but can
also be played for four octaves. Ideally these should be practiced with each hand
separately and both hands together staccato and legato paying attention to accuracy
and timing. Also make sure that each note is played with an equal pressure. Gradually
increase the speed according to your ability. When you are familiar with them they
can be practiced in any order.
If you have the eBook version, you can of course print out the pages that you require.
Or if you have the printed version, you can download the digital version in order to
hear the examples.
The natural minor scales are only shown in keyboard view but remember that they are
the same as the harmonic minor but with a minor 7th which is also the same as the
melodic minor descending.
The audio links have already been given, for the C major / A minor scales and as the
other major and minor scales sound the same but at different pitches, I see no point in
giving more audio links for these.
Note that the fingering is identical for every scale starting on a white note except for F
major and all of the F minors where the right hand uses the 4th finger on B flat and
B major and all of the B minors where the left hand starts with the 4th finger on the
tonic (B).
There are significant fingering variations to all of the scales starting on black notes for
both hands. In all cases make a special note of where the 4th finger goes!
Also note that the fingering for F# and C# melodic minors is different ascending and
descending in the right hand, as is the G# melodic minor in the left hand.

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C major Scale
A Harmonic Minor Scale
A Melodic Minor Scale

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C Major
A Natural Minor
A Harmonic Minor
A Melodic Minor (Ascending)
A Melodic Minor (Descending)

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F major Scale
D Harmonic Minor Scale
D Melodic Minor Scale

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F Major
D Natural Minor
D Harmonic Minor
D Melodic Minor (Ascending)
D Melodic Minor (Descending)

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G major Scale
E Harmonic Minor Scale
E Melodic Minor Scale

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G Major
E Natural Minor
E Harmonic Minor
E Melodic Minor (Ascending)
E Melodic Minor (Descending)

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D Major Scale
B Harmonic Minor Scale
B Melodic Minor Scale

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D Major
B Natural Minor
B Harmonic Minor
B Melodic Minor (Ascending)
B Melodic Minor (Descending)

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BO Major Scales
G Harmonic Minor Scale
G Melodic Minor Scale

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BO Major
G Natural Minor
G Harmonic Minor
G Melodic Minor (Ascending)
G Melodic Minor (Descending)

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EO Major Scales
C Harmonic Minor Scale
C Melodic Minor Scale

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EO Major
C Natural Minor
C Harmonic Minor
C Melodic Minor (Ascending)
C Melodic Minor (Descending)

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A Major Scales
F# Harmonic Minor Scale
F# Melodic Minor Scale

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A Major
F# Natural Minor
F# Harmonic Minor
F# Melodic Minor (Ascending)
F# Melodic Minor (Descending)

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E Major Scales
C# Harmonic Minor Scale
C# Melodic Minor Scale

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E Major
C# Natural Minor
C# Harmonic Minor
C# Melodic Minor (Ascending)
C# Melodic Minor (Descending)

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AO Major Scales
F Harmonic Minor Scale
F Melodic Minor Scale

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AO Major
F Natural Minor
F Harmonic Minor
F Melodic Minor (Ascending)
F Melodic Minor (Descending)

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B Major Scales
G# Harmonic Minor Scale
G# Melodic Minor Scale

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B Major
G# Natural Minor
G# Harmonic Minor
G# Melodic Minor (Ascending)
G# Melodic Minor (Descending)

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DO Major Scales
BO Harmonic Minor Scale
BO Melodic Minor Scale

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DO Major
BO Natural Minor
BO Harmonic Minor
BO Melodic Minor (Ascending)
BO Melodic Minor (Descending)

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GO Major Scales
EO Harmonic Minor Scale
EO Melodic Minor Scale

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GO Major
EO Natural Minor
EO Harmonic Minor
EO Melodic Minor (Ascending)
EO Melodic Minor (Descending)

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Pentatonic & Blues Scales in the
most used keys
These scales are used extensively in jazz, blues and pop improvisation. The fingering
given here is for a guide only as there are many possible alternatives - if it works it’s
correct!
Note that the major pentatonic scales are always the same as the relative minor, but
start on different notes. The major pentatonic being based around the major 6/9 chord
and the minor based round the minor 7sus4 chord - which are the same chords. Know
these chords and you will automatically know these scales!
Note also that the blues scale is almost identical to the minor pentatonic - the only
difference being the added flattened fifth. The blues scales listed here are all written in
the same key as the pentatonic scales, but note that the blues scale is neither major nor
minor (or both).
Using variations on these scales alone can produce some really inventive
improvisations. But add broken chords, arpeggios and the major scales starting on
various notes (modes) and you will have it all!
In all cases in this section the major pentatonic scale is listed first, then the minor
pentatonic and finally the blues scale that relates closest to the minor pentatonic.
And notice that the treble clef is occasionally used in the left hand.

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C Major Pentatonic Scale
A minor Pentatonic Scale
A Blues Scale
Keyboard View (Right Hand Fingering Only)

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G Major Pentatonic Scale
E minor Pentatonic Scale
E Blues Scale

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F Major Pentatonic Scale
D minor Pentatonic Scale
D Blues Scale

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D Major Pentatonic Scale
B minor Pentatonic Scale
B Blues Scale

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BO Major Pentatonic Scale
G minor Pentatonic Scale
G Blues Scale

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A Major Pentatonic Scale
F# minor Pentatonic Scale
F# Blues Scale

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EO Major Pentatonic Scale
C minor Pentatonic Scale
C Blues Scale

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AO Major Pentatonic Scale
F minor Pentatonic Scale
F Blues Scale

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Scale Modes Explanation
As previously mentioned all scales follow the same pattern of intervals. The intervals
for the major scale starting on the tonic is 2 tones followed by a semitone, then 3 tones
and a semitone: 2 - 2 - 1 - 2 - 2 - 2 - 1 - (sometimes written: T - T - s - T - T - T - s).
By starting the scale on a different degree, the intervals will be different thereby
creating a different sound - these are called modes.
The modes of the C major scale are shown for one octave below. Click on the
graphics to hear them if you want to.
Ionian Mode
The ‘Ionian’ mode is the ‘normal root position mode’ starting on the tonic and the
intervals are 2 - 2 - 1 - 2 - 2 - 2 - 1. In the key of C major the notes are: C - D - E - F -
G - A - B - C.
Dorian Mode
The ‘Dorian’ mode begins on the 2nd degree (supertonic) of the major scale and the
intervals are 2 - 1 - 2 - 2 - 2 - 1 - 2. In the key of C major the notes are: D - E - F - G
- A - B - C - D.

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Phrygian Mode
The ‘Phrygian’ mode begins on the 3rd degree (the mediant) of the major scale and
the intervals are 1 - 2 - 2 - 2 - 1 - 2 - 2. In the key of C major this begins / ends on E.
Lydian Mode
The ‘Lydian’ mode begins on the 4th degree (sub-dominant) of the major scale and the
intervals are 2 - 2 - 2 - 1 - 2 - 2 - 1. In the key of C major this begins / ends on F.
Mixolydian Mode
The ‘Mixolydian’ mode begins on the 5th degree (dominant) of the major scale and
the intervals are 2 - 2 - 1 - 2 - 2 - 1 - 2. In the key of C major this begins / ends on G.

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Aeolian Mode
The ‘Aeolian’ mode begins on the 6th degree (sub-mediant) of the major scale and the
intervals are 2 - 1 - 2 - 2 - 1 - 2 - 2. In the key of C major this begins / ends on A.
This mode is also the ‘natural’ minor scale, in the fact that it starts on the relative
minor, but without the added sharps in the harmonic and melodic scales. This mode is
particularly important for improvising.
Locrian Mode
The ‘Locrian’ mode begins on the 7th degree (leading note) of the major scale and the
intervals are 1 - 2 - 2 - 1 - 2 - 2 - 2. In the key of C major this begins / ends on B.
I wouldn’t suggest practicing these until you are thoroughly confident with the
various scales in the root (Ionian) mode, but ultimately, they are very important
although it doesn’t matter whether you remember the names or not!
When you’re ready just practice the most important major scales starting on different
degrees and you’ve got it! Two octave examples in the most used keys are shown in
the next chapter in notation view only; but remember that the keyboard view for all
the major scales has already been shown and it’s only a matter of starting these scales
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Modes of the Pentatonic Scales
It makes no difference whether we use the major or minor pentatonic scales as they
contain exactly the same notes as shown previously and which will be made very clear
shortly. But we’ll start with the C major pentatonic scale in its root position as
shown below.
Note that in all modes of this scale there are no semitone intervals - they are always
tones (2) or minor 3rd (3) intervals as shown.
Mode 1
In this first mode (above) the intervals are 2 - 2 - 3 - 2 - 3. In the key of C major / A
minor (as shown here) the notes are: C - D - E - G - A - C.
Mode 2
In this mode the intervals are 2 - 3 - 2 - 3 - 2. In the key of C major / A minor (as
shown here) the notes are: D - E - G - A - C - D.

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Mode 3
shown here) the notes are: E - G - A - C - D - E.
Mode 4
shown here) the notes are: G - A - C - D - E - G.
Mode 5
shown here) the notes are: A - C - D - E - G - A.

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This last mode is the root position (mode) of the Am pentatonic scale. Never forget
that the major pentatonic and the relative minor pentatonic are different modes of the
same scale and are the notes of the major 6/9 and minor 7sus4 chords!
The audio link for this section is: http://learn-keyboard.co.uk/modes_2.html .

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Scale Modes in Most Keys
The next few pages show the various modes to the major scales in the most used keys
for 2 octaves right-hand only. No key signatures have been included here, just the flats
or sharps as they appear.
As the intervals are different in each mode they will all have their own individual
sounds (similar to the difference between a major and minor scale), try to recognise
these.
I’ve not included any fingering guides as there will be many variations, but once
you’ve learnt all the major and minor scales thoroughly, fingering should not be a
problem.
Whether you learn any of the names or not, is immaterial unless you want to take any
of the Associated Board’s jazz exams in which case you need to know the Ionian;
Dorian; Lydian and Mixolydian in the most used keys for two octaves using both
hands.
But if you learn all the major scales starting and finishing on any note, then you’ve got
it!
I’ve not included these in keyboard view as I feel that once you’ve become thoroughly
familiar with the major scales (which have been shown in keyboard view) this will
simply be unnecessary.

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Ionian on C (C major scale root position)
Dorian on D (C major)
Phrygian on E (C major)
Lydian on F (C major)
Mixolydian on G (C major)
Aeolian on A (Natural A minor scale)
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Ionian on F (F major scale root position)
Dorian on G (F major)
Phrygian on A (F major)
Lydian on BO (F major)
Mixolydian on C (F major)
Aeolian on D (Natural D minor scale)
Locrian on E (F major)

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Ionian on G (G major scale root position)
Dorian on A (G major)
Phrygian on B (G major)
Lydian on C (G major)
Mixolydian on D (G major)
Aeolian on E (Natural E minor scale)
Locrian on F# (G major)

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Ionian on BO (BO major scale root position)
Dorian on C (BO major)
Phrygian on D (BO major)
Lydian on EO (BO major)
Mixolydian on F (BO major)
Aeolian on G (Natural G minor scale)
Locrian on A (BO major)

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Ionian on D (D major scale root position)
Dorian on E (D major)
Phrygian on F# (D major)
Lydian on G (D major)
Mixolydian on A (D major)
Aeolian on B (Natural B minor scale)
Locrian on C# (D major)

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Ionian on EO (EO major scale root position)
Dorian on F (EO major)
Phrygian on G (EO major)
Lydian on AO (EO major)
Mixolydian on BO (EO major)
Aeolian on C (Natural C minor scale)
Locrian on D (EO major)

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Ionian on A (A major scale root position)
Dorian on B (A major)
Phrygian on C# (A major)
Lydian on D (A major)
Mixolydian on E (A major)
Aeolian on F# (Natural F# minor scale)
Locrian on G# (A major)

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Ionian on AO (AO major scale root position)
Dorian on BO (AO major)
Phrygian on C (AO major)
Lydian on DO (AO major)
Mixolydian on EO (AO major)
Aeolian on F (Natural F minor scale)
Locrian on G (AO major)

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Ionian on E (E major scale root position)
Dorian on F# (E major)
Phrygian on G# (E major)
Lydian on A (E major)
Mixolydian on B (E major)
Aeolian on C# (Natural C# minor scale)
Locrian on D# (E major)

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Arpeggios & Broken Chords
An ‘arpeggio’ is simply a ‘broken chord’, although the Royal College of Music

describes these differently, an ‘arpeggio’ being as shown below (C major - 2
octaves).
And a ‘broken chord’ as shown in the next diagram (C7 - 2 octaves).
Both of these they are especially important for a number of reasons:

a) They are often used (in different ways) in the left hand (classical and
modern);
b) They are often used in bass patterns;
c) They are excellent finger exercises;
d) They are an extremely important tool to help with composition and
improvisation.
It’s well worth the effort to practice every arpeggio in every key major and minor with
both hands together and separately, remembering as always that speed is not
important, but accuracy and fluency is! At first the finger crossovers are far more
difficult than the scales as they span for much greater intervals. But in all cases avoid
using the sustain pedal when practicing these as doing so will give you a false
impression of fluency.
The next few pages show every major and minor arpeggio in every key both in
keyboard and notation view with fingering for both hands. Note that there is no
difference between the harmonic, melodic and natural minor arpeggios as the 6th and
7th degrees of the scales are not included.
Broken chords are then shown in the most used keys with left / right hand fingering in
notation view only.

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C Major Arpeggio
A Minor Arpeggio

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G Major Arpeggio
E Minor Arpeggio

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F Major Arpeggio
D Minor Arpeggio

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D Major Arpeggio
B Minor Arpeggio

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G Minor Arpeggio

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A Major Arpeggio
F# Minor Arpeggio

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EO Major Arpeggio
C Minor Arpeggio

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E Major Arpeggio
C# Minor Arpeggio

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AO Major Arpeggio
F Minor Arpeggio

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B Major Arpeggio
G# Minor Arpeggio

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DO Major Arpeggio
BO Minor Arpeggio

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F# Major Arpeggio
D# Minor Arpeggio

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Broken Chords in the most used keys

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Thank You
Well that’s it folks, but finally and most importantly, I’d like to thank you kindly for
buying this book. It’s been my sincere desire to give excellent value for money with
this and all my books. I’ve worked long and hard to achieve this and hope that you
think I’ve succeeded.
If you’ve enjoyed this, your positive feedback (on Amazon, Nook, Kobo or Lulu etc.)
would be very much appreciated, thanks. Click here for Amazon.co.uk, or here for
Amazon.com.
Please feel free to contact me at http://learn-keyboard.co.uk/contact_us.html if you
have any queries. I’d be pleased to hear from you and I will always answer (unless
I’ve snuffed it), but please check your spam box just in case my reply goes amiss.
Download Link
The download link for the pdf printable version of this book is:
http://gonkmusic.com/scalesdl.html , but please honour my copyright and the hard
work I’ve put into this by using this for your own use only. Thank you!
Quick return link to introduction page.
If you have any trouble with the download link, I’ll be happy to assist.
Further Reading
You may also perhaps be interested in some of the following books, the details for
which can all be seen on my websites at http://gonkmusic.com and http://learn-
keyboard.co.uk .
• Learn How to Play Electronic Keyboard or Piano In a Week!;
• Learn How to Play Piano / Keyboard For Absolute Beginners: A Self
Tuition Book For Adults and Teenagers!
• Learn How to Play Piano / Keyboard By EAR! Without Reading Music -
Everything Shown in Keyboard View - Chords - Scales - Arpeggios etc.;
• New Easy Original Piano / Keyboard Music - Beginners - Intermediate;
• Learn How to Play Piano / Keyboard Chords - In Keyboard View Including
9ths and 13ths Etc.
If copying the links be sure to include the underscores between the words (where
applicable).
Beyond the books that I’ve written myself I can thoroughly recommend the following:

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• Tranquillity - Phil Coulter;
• Jazz from Scratch - Charles Beale;
• Hanon the Virtuoso Pianist in 60 Exercises - Allan Small;
• Boogie Woogie Hanon / Blues Hanon / Jazz Hanon - Leo Alfassy.
Free Software
I’ve messed with loads of music notation software, much of which is expensive and
very complicated. But ‘Melody Assistant’ is neither of these and the basic version is
free. Another excellent piece of free software is ‘Anvil Studio’ which is good for both
recording and music notation. Again, the basic version is free. And for recording only
and also free is ‘Audacity’.
• Melody Assistant - http://www.myriad-online.com/en/index.htm ;
• Anvil Studio - http://www.anvilstudio.com ;
• Audacity - http://audacity.sourceforge.net/download/windows .
This guide was produced using Melody Assistant, Corel Draw, Serif Draw Plus,
Microsoft Word, Serif Web Plus X8 and gallons of tea!
Best Regards,
Martin

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But what exactly is a scale?

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The Melodic Minor Scale

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The Whole Tone Scale

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C Major Pentatonic scale (C6/9)

A Minor Pentatonic scale (Am7sus4)

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The Blues Scale

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A Harmonic Minor Scale

A Melodic Minor Scale

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A Melodic Minor (Ascending)

A Melodic Minor (Descending)

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D Harmonic Minor Scale

D Melodic Minor Scale

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D Melodic Minor (Ascending)

D Melodic Minor (Descending)

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E Harmonic Minor Scale

E Melodic Minor Scale

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E Melodic Minor (Ascending)

E Melodic Minor (Descending)

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B Harmonic Minor Scale

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