The major scale is one of the most widely used musical scales, especially in Western music. It is one of the pillars on which much of the harmony and melodies in European classical music, Jazz, Country, Pop, and Rock and Roll are built.

The major scale is the most well-known and popular among musicians, as it is often referred to with the traditional DO, RE, MI, FA, SOL, LA, SI, DO, which is the C Major scale.

How is a major scale built?

A major scale is very easy to construct; it is formed by following a pattern of intervals: «whole step, whole step, half step, whole step, whole step, whole step, half step». Below, you’ll find a PDF attached so you can start practicing all the major scales with your trumpet. Each scale includes its corresponding fingering and covers almost the entire range of the instrument.

Are you ready to start? Because we thought of you, we’re giving you free access to download the complete document so you won’t lose any time starting your professional training as a trumpeter.