Here’s a diagram of the Bb major scale on the treble clef. My #1 Recommendation: Go here to learn about the BEST piano/keyboard course I’ve seen online. Major 6th – The 6th note of the scale is G.Perfect 5th – The 5th note of the scale is F.Perfect 4th – The 4th note of the scale is Eb.Major 3rd – The 3rd note of the scale is D.Major 2nd – The 2nd note of the scale is C.Tonic – The 1st note of the B-flat major scale is Bb.The relative minor of B flat major is G minor. This scale consists of the pitches B♭, C, D, E♭, F, G, and A. It includes the most common major and minor scales as well as pentatonic scales and dozens of scale variations to make scales enjoyable! Plus, I’ve included my handy Key Signature Quick Reference Guide so that never again will you wonder, “is this high 2 or low 2?” Sign up for my newsletter to get a copy of the free scale book.In this lesson, we learn how to play the B flat major scale. It’s great for beginners or intermediate players. If you want more violin scales in your life, check out my FREE scale book, Creative Scales for the Experimental Violinist.

Use this advanced bowing or rhythm for the entire scale. Then pick one exercise from Bowing, Rhythms, and Dynamics for Scales below. If you also want to know why some notes are sharp and some aren’t, read about key signatures and minor scales.įor a typical warm-up, I choose a key and play the scale several times, starting with half notes or whole notes and gradually speeding up the duration of each note (see Daily Warm-Ups for Scales below).

Understanding the building blocks of scales can make playing scales so much easier. Scales are a great way to incorporate more advanced concepts like complicated bowings, accents, dynamics, and rhythms. I recommend staying in one key for a few days to master the finger pattern. Below are the main scales and arpeggios for the violin in first position. For a great violin warm-up, practice scales and arpeggios everyday.

E flat minor fingering