Notes in this scale
C · D · E · F · G · A · B
The major scale follows whole–whole–half–whole–whole–whole–half steps (W W H W W W H). The third note is a major third above the root.
C major has no sharps or flats. On the A string, play C at fret 3, D at fret 5 and E at fret 7; on the D string, continue with F at fret 3 and G at fret 5. The remaining A and B are on the G string at frets 2 and 4.
Play it on the fretboard
C majorMajor scale
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Click a note to hear it · frets 0–15A short practice idea
Find C on the fretboard and play the notes above slowly, then back down. Say each note aloud as you click it. Keep a steady pulse and only increase speed when each note sounds clean.
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