How Do You Play A C Major Scale On The Piano?
The C major scale consists of all white keys and follows the whole and half step major scale pattern of whole-whole-half-whole-whole-whole-half. The notes in the C major scale are C-D-E-F-G-A-B-C. To play the C major scale, you must learn the correct fingering which is different for your right and left hands. Read on to learn how to play a C major scale on the piano. Number the fingers on your right hand 1 through 5 starting with your thumb. Place your right thumb on one of the C keys on your keyboard. Press D with your second finger (index finger) and E with your third finger (middle finger). Bring your thumb under your first and second finger and press F with your thumb, G with your second finger, A with your third finger, B with your fourth finger (ring finger) and C with your fifth finger (little finger). Start the descent of your scale by pressing B with your fourth finger, A with your third finger, G with your second finger and F with your thumb. Cross your third finger over your
