3. Scales Exercises

Exercise 1 - Writing Scales

Write as semibreves (whole-notes) the scales named below, without a key signature but including any necessary sharp or flat signs.

1. E major ascending
   
2. A major descending
   
3. F minor harmonic ascending
   
4. B minor melodic ascending
   
5. C# minor melodic descending
   
6. C minor harmonic descending
   

Exercise 2 - Add Clef and Accidentals

Add the correct clef and any necessary sharp or flat signs to make each of the scales named below. Don’t use key signatures.

1. E minor harmonic
   
2. Ab major
   
3. A minor melodic
   
4. Bb major
   
5. F# minor harmonic
   
6. C minor melodic
   

Exercise 3 - Name the Key

Name the key of each of the following scales. If the key is minor, state whether the scale is in the harmonic or melodic form.

a)

b)

c)

d)

e)

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