Piano Lessons - C Major Scale (Right & Left Hand)

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The C Major Scale - Piano Lessons
The C major scale is usually the first scale piano players learn. It has 8 notes, and starts and ends on C. They are c d -e -f - a-b c.
Visually, it's probably the easiest, because it is all white notes. As long as you know where C is, you will be able to play the correct notes.
The part that can be tricky is getting the correct fingering. The thing to remember is that the thumbs and third fingers are the ones doing the tucking or crossing.
The right hand starts with the thumb on C and continues stepping up to the third finger. After that, the thumb tucks under the middle finger to the next note (F) and this allows the rest of the fingers to get in place. After the thumb plays, continue stepping up to C. To come back down the scale, reverse the fingering.
The left hand starts with the pinky on C and steps up to the thumb which is on G. Then the middle finger crosses over the thumb and plays the A. The pointer finger and thumb finish up the scale.
C Major Scale fingering for the right hand
C-D-E-F-G-A-B-C
1-2- 3-1- 2-3-4-5
C Major Scale fingering for the left hand
C-D-E-F-G-A-B-C
5-4- 3- 2-1- 3-2-1

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  • @CH-dz9nn
    @CH-dz9nn5 жыл бұрын

    Thank you!!! Just learning to play at the ripe old age of 54. This video is a big help!

  • @paulaosbourne9150

    @paulaosbourne9150

    5 жыл бұрын

    CH so amI

  • @jorgegutierrez9484

    @jorgegutierrez9484

    5 жыл бұрын

    Good luck at following your passion.. It's never too late 👍🏼🎹

  • @paulsgarage3169

    @paulsgarage3169

    5 жыл бұрын

    Me too at 58.

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    @chainsawversustree

    3 жыл бұрын

    Me too 51

  • @weirdviews6113

    @weirdviews6113

    3 жыл бұрын

    I'm starting young at 12 but good luck

  • @andy65guitar
    @andy65guitar2 жыл бұрын

    Just bought a keyboard at 57. Thank you. Luckily I have been playing a bad guitar since I was 15 so I have picked up a bit of music theory. I'm a slow study. I'm loving my new piano keyboard.

  • @isabelcoimbra9756
    @isabelcoimbra9756 Жыл бұрын

    Just what I've been needing to thoroughly understand finger positions. Thank you. Jesus loves you all.

  • @bstrouble
    @bstrouble2 жыл бұрын

    I can almost play with 2 hands! I have been practing 10 minutes a day for 8 days now so perhaps just a few more days to play this flawlessly.

  • @user-uf2ox2mh1m
    @user-uf2ox2mh1m7 ай бұрын

    I agree So important to play a scale the right way ❤

  • @MoveOverMozart
    @MoveOverMozart3 жыл бұрын

    I noticed a lot of comments were from people who were beginning their music journey later in life ..music comes from the heart...one can learn at any age 🎶🎹💙

  • @frederickweeksjr.1189

    @frederickweeksjr.1189

    3 жыл бұрын

    Agreed,I started at age 35,and now at 55,I still play as well as compose music. Most people I associate with started as kids. Been a truck driver for 29 years and in my travels I'd stop at music stores to practice.

  • @pallavisreetambraparni6995
    @pallavisreetambraparni69954 жыл бұрын

    thank you. i took piano lessons as a child for 7 years and i want to remember the fingerings so that i can play again.

  • @fredashay

    @fredashay

    3 жыл бұрын

    Same here. When I was a kid I started practicing and playing songs by ear on my own on an old and out-of-tune piano we had in a shed behind the house. My mom then made me take piano lessons on Saturdays, on top of regular school, which killed my interest in piano. When I became an adult living on my own, I bought a used Tyros (and a few other synths and gear) and continued to teach myself songs by ear. I don't know the first thing about scales or chords or reading music -- I just know to play this song, I play these notes in this order; and to play that song, I play those notes in that order, lol.

  • @kalyankurumathi
    @kalyankurumathi3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much ma’am, for helping to understand patiently. Please help with all major and minor scales .

  • @yungaseries3399
    @yungaseries33992 жыл бұрын

    This lesson was AWESOME! I love your channel! It's exactly what I was looking for! My sister had forgotten her C scale and she remembered what her teacher showed her soon after watching your video. I can also learn to play it with both hands now. Thank you!

  • @adrianortuno540
    @adrianortuno5408 жыл бұрын

    Very easy the way how it is explain thanks for this awesome tutorial!

  • @zain4019
    @zain40194 жыл бұрын

    Thank-you! This was a lot harder to find than it should have been:)

  • @resonatingvoice1

    @resonatingvoice1

    4 жыл бұрын

    I agree ... one of the best tutorial on here

  • @ReverseGoingForward
    @ReverseGoingForward Жыл бұрын

    very informative, no extra rambling just straight up helpful

  • @cleanhustle8607
    @cleanhustle86076 жыл бұрын

    thank you, i took piano lessons as a kid, wasnt able to grasp the way i was taught, this helps a lot better!! thank you.

  • @soniczforever5470
    @soniczforever54704 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for explaining so clearly. Played fine just played it on keyboard. Preparing for elementary though it will be a while yet :)

  • @nethmiomaya6141
    @nethmiomaya61412 жыл бұрын

    Thank you for this video 😊👏

  • @joanneconnell618
    @joanneconnell6185 жыл бұрын

    explanation is perfect thank you im blind and had my first lesson today but couldnt quite get it in my head you explained it perfectly :)

  • @Photolic

    @Photolic

    5 жыл бұрын

    thats amazing joanne!

  • @zain4019

    @zain4019

    4 жыл бұрын

    JOANNE CONNELL You go girl! It’s amazing your learning piano and really inspiring:)

  • @young8794

    @young8794

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@zain4019 well she can't see the comments

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    @eyadsy7421

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@young8794 there are some programs and apps to read the comments out loud

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    @user-wjdufhrbso

    4 жыл бұрын

    Ifs shes death how did she write this comment liar

  • @Yahwehlovesme
    @Yahwehlovesme2 жыл бұрын

    Thankyou for going so slowly. Out of all c major v I does, yours is the most helpful!

  • @xiqueira
    @xiqueira4 жыл бұрын

    so useful..thank you basic and so necessary..fun to try it with both hands!

  • @Reyfr2
    @Reyfr22 жыл бұрын

    Bro ye you play out in bloom with those’s piano scale

  • @jailansalem3629
    @jailansalem36292 жыл бұрын

    Thank you souch

  • @jailansalem3629

    @jailansalem3629

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thank much

  • @basilomusic_
    @basilomusic_2 жыл бұрын

    thank you

  • @rererealone211
    @rererealone2112 жыл бұрын

    9:04

  • @alikhorram1283
    @alikhorram12833 жыл бұрын

    That was really good, thank you. I'm starting to practice a bit already. I am just wondering how to shape the C chord (obviously which fingers people normally use) with both hands?

  • @kotface3919
    @kotface3919 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks! You really helped me!

  • @shielawhiby-mcculloch2504
    @shielawhiby-mcculloch250421 күн бұрын

    Thank you , you’re explanation was excellent 👌🥰

  • @sambond0079
    @sambond00794 жыл бұрын

    Great lesson. Very clear and precise. Thanks ;)

  • @burtonwheeler8241
    @burtonwheeler82412 жыл бұрын

    I love you teaching style

  • @livemusic_321
    @livemusic_3212 жыл бұрын

    Great lesson.Thank you for your explanation 👍

  • @thoughtfulsd
    @thoughtfulsd4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you spent the last 4 hours to get this simple video. You tube is full of junk

  • @manish.pianist
    @manish.pianist Жыл бұрын

    Very helpful.. with slow speed Thank you..

  • @yeeeha5674
    @yeeeha56743 жыл бұрын

    Excellent video and really clear to follow :)

  • @robertYTB78g
    @robertYTB78g5 жыл бұрын

    very helpful, thanks for posting

  • @sooya2198
    @sooya21983 жыл бұрын

    great tutorial!! ☺️💗

  • @AndiCameron-mh4pl
    @AndiCameron-mh4pl Жыл бұрын

    I appreciate this video! It would be helpful if you had the silicone markers on your keys, as I am still learning the notes! Thanks!

  • @uskkshare
    @uskkshare2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks

  • @talingriyang1507
    @talingriyang15075 жыл бұрын

    Thank So Much I Learned Now Great Lesson...

  • @tofasten888
    @tofasten888 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!

  • @ennamorgan9673
    @ennamorgan96735 жыл бұрын

    Great tips! Thanks :) Simple, and basic, yet essential!!

  • @MoveOverMozart

    @MoveOverMozart

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yes, good point. I agree! 🎶🎹💙

  • @mattquinn8022
    @mattquinn8022 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you!!

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    @deeshangunathilaka6786 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you ❤

  • @previewmusicPh
    @previewmusicPh5 жыл бұрын

    Thankyou! Helpful!

  • @floo2944
    @floo29445 жыл бұрын

    really great demonstration. thx

  • @salinraj9452
    @salinraj945211 ай бұрын

    Thank you🎉

  • @goosebumpszs
    @goosebumpszs Жыл бұрын

    Thanks!!! I have a homework about this

  • @maxinelynch4831
    @maxinelynch48312 жыл бұрын

    Really clear. Thank you

  • @tenajsa
    @tenajsa4 жыл бұрын

    Thank You

  • @spooderman7257
    @spooderman72575 жыл бұрын

    THANK U SO MUCH

  • @muporepain
    @muporepain3 жыл бұрын

    thank you so much! so much big help!

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    @kimdavis63984 жыл бұрын

    Simple and To the point...Finally! Glad I found this video, Thanks so much!

  • @RandomShowerThoughts
    @RandomShowerThoughts4 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for his video 🙏🏽

  • @ArtHoundStudio
    @ArtHoundStudio3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you! I’m gonna use this advice to attemp to beat a record

  • @djfingersflores
    @djfingersflores3 жыл бұрын

    hey this is pretty good, i got some value from this thanks

  • @gitadbala9084
    @gitadbala90844 жыл бұрын

    Thank you Teacher for the clear explanation! Love it ^_^

  • @MrDanks-kl4mo
    @MrDanks-kl4mo3 жыл бұрын

    tysm, i had this for a test and this helped me

  • @sainapais456
    @sainapais4562 жыл бұрын

    Thank you

  • @alfredmisagal680
    @alfredmisagal6803 жыл бұрын

    So goood

  • @missbeliever3892
    @missbeliever38925 жыл бұрын

    thanks! means a lot

  • @josephdavid8486
    @josephdavid84862 жыл бұрын

    First time learner love it a lot

  • @DustyCowdog
    @DustyCowdog3 жыл бұрын

    Excellent!

  • @rickpalmer3340
    @rickpalmer33402 жыл бұрын

    Hi thanks for the tutorial. I can play C scale two octaves going up but cannot get finger coordination coming back down🙁Do you have any pointers, please?

  • @binitesfai4463
    @binitesfai44633 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much 👌💯💯💯

  • @NixsonNA
    @NixsonNA4 жыл бұрын

    Nice tutorial and whoa...it's Feb 3rd typing this message, I just happened to look at the release date of this video and it was released on Feb 3rd as well lol. It was destiny to watch this video

  • @VinnyChim

    @VinnyChim

    3 жыл бұрын

    What a coincidence! It's also February 3rd and I see your comment!

  • @NixsonNA

    @NixsonNA

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@VinnyChim Awesomeness!

  • @johnluka_
    @johnluka_4 жыл бұрын

    I love this video. It is thorough and comprehensive. Thank you.

  • @alexhenson
    @alexhenson5 жыл бұрын

    Is this mirroring true for all cords?

  • @solonowplaying
    @solonowplaying5 жыл бұрын

    Wow... Thank you

  • @jesusandjennifer419
    @jesusandjennifer4192 жыл бұрын

    What do I do if I’m going up to the third octave?

  • @ritonnuruzzaman1875
    @ritonnuruzzaman18752 жыл бұрын

    Great! It is helping my son who is special child to practice in correct order.

  • @juliusbaariu3601
    @juliusbaariu36014 жыл бұрын

    i have liked your lesson, have learnt how to play the scale with both hands . Am going to practice

  • @MoveOverMozart

    @MoveOverMozart

    3 жыл бұрын

    Your playing will become better over time. Be patient and practice little and often. 🎶🎹💙

  • @tassiad.9137
    @tassiad.91374 жыл бұрын

    Thank You ;)

  • @tomashernandez3016
    @tomashernandez30162 жыл бұрын

    What if you want to play the next octave with the left hand?

  • @Malfurionxtc
    @Malfurionxtc3 жыл бұрын

    Is 7th white note B or H?

  • @Vamp10155
    @Vamp10155 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so was struggling a bit their 😂

  • @ameer28001
    @ameer280014 жыл бұрын

    Thank u v. Much

  • @Madrigahl-ve7di
    @Madrigahl-ve7di8 ай бұрын

    Great

  • @jamclan
    @jamclan Жыл бұрын

    You should be in a simply piano ad

  • @beastbro7551
    @beastbro75512 жыл бұрын

    Thank you u saved me from my cruel teacher who hits me

  • @belugabus4853

    @belugabus4853

    2 жыл бұрын

    bro 😭😭😭

  • @beastbro7551

    @beastbro7551

    2 жыл бұрын

    @@belugabus4853 I know bro 😥😥

  • @Reyfr2

    @Reyfr2

    2 жыл бұрын

    Why did she/he do that

  • @Reyfr2

    @Reyfr2

    2 жыл бұрын

    So sad😢

  • @ippomusic8694
    @ippomusic8694 Жыл бұрын

    thank you mam

  • @ragini7644
    @ragini76442 жыл бұрын

    Hey I have a question..... Can we play C major scale with a Root note D .!?!?

  • @gunveenarora6037
    @gunveenarora60375 жыл бұрын

    You are so good! I needed so much help on the C mahor scale as i have a test soon and you helpes alot. Im 11 btw! You are amazing!

  • @clausmcraft
    @clausmcraft3 жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much i didnt pay any attention in class

  • @lashinidesilva8800
    @lashinidesilva8800 Жыл бұрын

    Me : when i dont have a piano and my exam it close by 😢 Thank you so much for showing it ! 😊

  • @soniczforever5470
    @soniczforever54703 жыл бұрын

    Yep thanks music teacher showed me this its indeed the other way around 🙂

  • @ericsmith3268
    @ericsmith32682 жыл бұрын

    Is this the correct fingering? I was taught to tuck my thumb on F and G and not to use all five fingers because your pinky and thumb land naturally back on C If you tuck the thumb on F ascending and tuck the thumb on G when you descend. Am I playing the C scale wrong?

  • @anaghedayan876
    @anaghedayan876 Жыл бұрын

    Good

  • @tjatadaus4181
    @tjatadaus41814 жыл бұрын

    After i finished waterfall etude i start practising this nojoke

  • @13magic74
    @13magic745 жыл бұрын

    can you show how to play a sus 3-4 on C major chord? If that makes sense? I am a newbie.

  • @bm1259

    @bm1259

    5 жыл бұрын

    Theres no such thing as a sus 3 btw theres only sus 2 and sus 4. A Csus 2 is C D G and Csus 4 is C F G.

  • @jbons4693
    @jbons46933 жыл бұрын

    This is bloody difficult to do at same time. For whatever reason when I get to the fourth note on my left hand i want to instinctively play it with my thumb because im switching to my thumb on my right. I cant do the brain doing two things at same time.

  • @bugsywayne
    @bugsywayne2 жыл бұрын

    I’ve been haunted by guitar app adds for years watches one piano lesson instantly gets piano ads smh🥴

  • @bugsywayne

    @bugsywayne

    2 жыл бұрын

    Great lesson btw :) thank you

  • @mugz90
    @mugz906 жыл бұрын

    If want to continue going down with the C scale with my left hand what do I do

  • @michaelmascarenhas1281
    @michaelmascarenhas12812 жыл бұрын

    michael mascarenhas 0 seconds ago Thanks for this, beautiful, lesson, you are a very good teacher, beatiful standard English thanks a lot god bless you. I will follow you.

  • @amsaldhuka8030
    @amsaldhuka80305 жыл бұрын

    haha wow thank yaa

  • @tnpsctamil7852
    @tnpsctamil78525 жыл бұрын

    Can you post the jingle bell lesson

  • @dineshthorat6933
    @dineshthorat69332 жыл бұрын

    Thanks so much for teaching c major scale but I not understand anything 😝😂

  • @gabbykeys1399
    @gabbykeys13995 жыл бұрын

    Guys help me.. I only play the white keys

  • @zhimingliu9853
    @zhimingliu98533 жыл бұрын

    I never know the secret of C major scale

  • @mackedge8112
    @mackedge81123 жыл бұрын

    Thanks for posting but unfortunately by putting in a middle section where the hands go in opposite directions, it completely confused my muscle memory!

  • @MoveOverMozart

    @MoveOverMozart

    3 жыл бұрын

    Your playing will become over better over time. Be patient and practice little and often. 🎶🎹💙

  • @mushtaqmasih4500
    @mushtaqmasih4500 Жыл бұрын

    God bless u all in Jesus christ name Ameeeeeeeeen...

  • @TheCthtoNicfLy
    @TheCthtoNicfLy4 жыл бұрын

    you have tiniewinnie baby hands

  • @uplink-on-yt
    @uplink-on-yt2 жыл бұрын

    Right, so I'll just get three more fingers on each hand, as my coordination isn't that great.

  • @pomelo9518
    @pomelo95183 жыл бұрын

    Actually it is the hardest scale

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