Grade One Music Theory Exercises

Lesson 11: Major Scales Exercises

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Degrees of the Scale

Name the degree of the scale (e.g. 2nd, 3rd, 4th) of the notes marked *.

1. The key is F major

2. The key is G major

Writing Scales

Write as semibreves (whole notes) the scales named below. Do not use a key signature, but remember to add any necessary sharp or flat signs.

C major descending

2. D major ascending

Naming Scales

Name the key of each of these scales. Draw a bracket over each pair of notes making a semitone.

1.

2.

Scales in Melodies

This melody uses all the notes of the scale of C major - true or false?