B Major
B Major
Major
Beginner
Root: B
7 notes
Bright, happy, optimistic
Scale Structure
Notes in Scale
B
RootC#
Major 2ndD#
Major 3rdE
Perfect 4thF#
Perfect 5thG#
Major 6thA#
Major 7thInterval Details
B
Root
C#
Major 2nd
D#
Major 3rd
E
Perfect 4th
F#
Perfect 5th
G#
Major 6th
A#
Major 7th
Interval Formula
1P - 2M - 3M - 4P - 5P - 6M - 7M
Sound Character
Timbre
Bright, stable
Emotion
Happy, optimistic, strong
Suitable Genres
Pop, Rock, Country, Classical
Harmony
Key Signature
5 sharps (#####)
Modes (Chord Scales)
B major
C# dorian
D# phrygian
E lydian
F# mixolydian
G# minor
A# locrian
Harmonic Functions
T = Tonic
SD = Subdominant
D = Dominant
Related Scales
Modes
Modes are built from each degree of the parent scale, creating different musical colors.
Degree 1
Ionian
Degree 2
Dorian
Degree 3
Phrygian
Degree 4
Lydian
Degree 5
Mixolydian
Degree 6
Aeolian
Degree 7
Locrian
Practice Tips
Start with C major as it has no accidentals. Practice in order: ascending then descending, then try thirds.
Alternate Names
Ionian
Do mode
Common Music Genres
Pop
Classical
Country
Folk
Tags
basic
diatonic
major
Piano
Quick Reference
Root Note
B
Scale Type
major
Note Count
7
Accidentals
5♯
Difficulty
Beginner