The seven musical notes—A, B, C, D, E, F, and G—are super important in music. They are the building blocks for scales and chords.

How Scales Work

• Scales are made from these notes in special orders. For example:
  • The C Major scale has the notes: C, D, E, F, G, A, B.
• Each scale has its own pattern of whole and half steps. This pattern gives each scale a different feel or mood.

How Chords Work

• Chords are created by mixing notes together. For example:
  • A C Major chord is made up of C (the root), E (the third), and G (the fifth).
• Chords often come from scales. When you play a C Major scale, you can also form different chords like D minor (D, F, A) and E minor (E, G, B).

Knowing how scales and chords work together can boost your creativity in music!