Scale Finder
Choose a root and scale type to map every note clearly across a fretboard or piano keyboard.
Main features and choices
- Major
- Natural Minor
- Pentatonic
- Blues
- Dorian
- Mixolydian
How to use the scale finder
The scale finder maps every note in a selected scale on a fretboard or keyboard, with the root clearly distinguished.
Three basic steps
- Choose an instrument and root.
- Choose major, minor, pentatonic, or another scale.
- Practice the highlighted notes upward and downward.
A beginner-friendly setting
Start with C major or A minor pentatonic and play slowly in both directions.
If something is not working
Swipe horizontally if a fretboard is wider than the screen. On piano, use the highlighted white and black keys.
Frequently asked questions
What notes are in C major?
C major contains C, D, E, F, G, A, and B. On piano, these are all white keys.
What is A minor pentatonic?
It is a five-note scale—A, C, D, E, and G—widely used in rock and blues.