The F Major Scale
The F major scale starts and ends on the note F, and it contains a Bb note instead of a B note. Play the following F major scale and listen for the Do Re Mi Fa So La Ti Do sound. Songs that use notes from the F major scale are in the key of F major and hence contain the note Bb. When playing the F major scale, take care with the fingering as the crossover point is different to that of the C and G major scales.
Here is the F major scale played over two octaves with both hands. It begins with two new F notes. To become familiar with the notes of the scale, name them out loud as you play. Memorize the fingering, take care with the crossover points in both hands, and practice each hand individually as well as both together. As always, clarity and evenness are more important than speed.
The following piece is in the key of F major and contains a variation of the broken chord style of accompaniment. As with previous examples, practice each hand separately if you need to.
