The Power of Simple Scales

Learning scales is a fantasic way to create melodies. Below is an example, with tab, of a scale. The C major scale to be precise.

It doesn’t look like much but if you play around with the order of these notes or play some of the notes more than once (or even not at all) you can make a melody in that key.

Here’s an example of that idea. It’s a familiar tune that I invite you to play along to.

 

Notice that this entire melody only uses the notes in the C major scale illustrated at the top.

Play around with the scale and see what you come out with. If you don’t like it, try another. If you do like it see what else you can do. Invite a fellow musician over and see if you can harmonise. And most importantly: Have fun!

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