An octave is the range of eight notes of a major scale. The first note and the last note of a major scale always have the same name. In the C major scale, the distance from Middle C to the C note above it (or below it) is one octave (eight notes). All the songs you have studied so far, and the next three songs use notes from the C major scale. Play close attention to any fingering numbers above the notes. It is important to use the indicated fingering, as this will make the songs easier to play. Use this same fingering every time you play the songs.