Scales Black Keys Method
Scales Black Keys Method by Rockmaster
How to build piano scales using the black keys as a guide
This is the best scale building method for improvisation
Scales Black Keys Method
The C major scale uses all seven white keys on the piano, C – D – E – F – G – A – B.
Each letter name is used only once.
All the other scales contain black keys.
In the sharp scales the fingered black key has the same letter name as the white key to the left. In the G scale, F, F#.
Since each letter names is used only once, you skip the white key to the left of a fingered black key.
In the flat scales the fingered black key has the same letter name as the white key to the right. In the F scale, Bb, B.
Since each letter names is used only once, you skip the white key to the right of a fingered black key.
The relative minor scales also use the black keys in the same order as their relative major.
Right-Hand Scales
Left-Hand Scales
For sharp scales For flat scales
Skip the white key to the Skip the white key to the
left of a fingered black key right of a fingered black key
