Welcome to our series of keyboard lessons designed to help you master the fundamentals of music scales! These lessons aim to build a strong foundation for beginners and provide practical exercises for improving technique and fluency.
In Lesson 1, we started with the C Major scale, covering its structure, note placement, and basic finger exercises to get you comfortable with the keyboard.
In Lesson 2, we move on to the D Major scale, introducing two sharps (F# and C#). This lesson focuses on finger positioning, hand coordination, and smooth transitions while playing the scale. You’ll also learn practical tips to tackle the unique challenges of this scale.
By following these lessons, you’ll develop a solid understanding of major scales, preparing you to explore more advanced music pieces with confidence. Let’s continue your musical journey!
| R N | D | E | F# | G | A | B | C# | D |
| (DM) D,F#,A | D | E | F# | G | A | G | F# | E |
| F N | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 |
| (DM) D,F#,A | D | F# | D | F# |
| F N | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 |
| (Em) E,G,B | E | F# | G | A | G | F# | E | D |
| F N | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| (Em) E,G,B | E | A | E | A |
| F N | 2 | 5 | 2 | 5 |
| (AM) A,C#,E | A | B | C# | D | C# | B | A | G |
| F N | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| (GM) G,B,D | G | A | B | C# | B | A | G | F# |
| F N | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 |
| (F#m) F#,A,C# | F# | G | A | B | A | G | F# | E |
| F N | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 2 |
| (F#m) F#,A,C# | F# | E | D | C# | D |
| F N | 3 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 |