Scale Cards
Notating Major Scales on a G Clef Staff
Name: ___________________________________ Date: __________________
Notate the scale onto the staff, putting one pitch in each box. Remember, on a ssstaff, we ssstart with the accidental. So an “F#” would be written with the sharp sign first.
A Major
This is what a Scale Card looks like.
Name: ___________________________________ Date: __________________
Notate the scale onto the staff, putting one pitch in each box. Remember, on a ssstaff, we ssstart with the accidental. So an “F#” would be written with the sharp sign first.
A Major
This is what a Scale Card looks like.
First, put your name and the date on the card.
The cards are double-sided. Yes, you need to put your name and the date on both sides!
Name: ___________________________________ Date: __________________
Notate the scale onto the staff, putting one pitch in each box. Remember, on a ssstaff, we ssstart with the accidental. So an “F#” would be written with the sharp sign first.
A Major
This is what a Scale Card looks like.
First, put your name and the date on the card.
The cards are double-sided. Yes, you need to put your name and the date on both sides!
Mr. LaMonica
12/11/22
Name: ___________________________________ Date: __________________
Notate the scale onto the staff, putting one pitch in each box. Remember, on a ssstaff, we ssstart with the accidental. So an “F#” would be written with the sharp sign first.
A Major
The directions are three sentences long.
Let’s read through them together.
Mr. LaMonica
12/11/22
Notate the scale onto the staff, putting one pitch in each box. Remember, on a ssstaff, we ssstart with the accidental. So an “F#” would be written with the sharp sign first.
Okay, first part.
We are not writing out key signatures, modes, or chords.
We are writing scales as notes on a staff.
This means we can use our Major Scale Cheat Sheet.
This means we can use our Major Scale Cheat Sheet.
The Major Scale Cheat Sheet is labeled with the title…
“The Major Scale Cheat Sheet.”
Use that one.
This means we can use our Major Scale Cheat Sheet.
The Major Scale Cheat Sheet is labeled with the title…
“The Major Scale Cheat Sheet.”
Use that one.
This means we can use our Major Scale Cheat Sheet.
The Major Scale Cheat Sheet is labeled with the title…
“The Major Scale Cheat Sheet.”
Use that one.
This means we can use our Major Scale Cheat Sheet.
The Major Scale Cheat Sheet is labeled with the title…
“The Major Scale Cheat Sheet.”
Use that one.
NOT THIS ONE
This means we can use our Major Scale Cheat Sheet.
The Major Scale Cheat Sheet is labeled with the title…
“The Major Scale Cheat Sheet.”
Use that one.
THESE ARE NOT THE SCALES
YOU’RE LOOKING FOR
This means we can use our Major Scale Cheat Sheet.
The Major Scale Cheat Sheet is labeled with the title…
“The Major Scale Cheat Sheet.”
Use that one.
This one.
Major Scales are eight notes long.
They start and end on the same pitch class.
An A Major Scale uses eight notes, starting and ending on A.
Let’s find that scale.
Major Scales are eight notes long.
They start and end on the same pitch class.
An A Major Scale uses eight notes, starting and ending on A.
Let’s find that scale.
A
B
C#
D
E
F#
G#
A
Major Scales are eight notes long.
They start and end on the same pitch class.
An A Major Scale uses eight notes, starting and ending on A.
Let’s find that scale.
A
B
C#
D
E
F#
G#
A
It starts there.
Major Scales are eight notes long.
They start and end on the same pitch class.
An A Major Scale uses eight notes, starting and ending on A.
Let’s find that scale.
A
B
C#
D
E
F#
G#
A
That staff doesn’t have a scale on it.
Major Scales are eight notes long.
They start and end on the same pitch class.
An A Major Scale uses eight notes, starting and ending on A.
Let’s find that scale.
A
B
C#
D
E
F#
G#
A
That is a key signature.
Major Scales are eight notes long.
They start and end on the same pitch class.
An A Major Scale uses eight notes, starting and ending on A.
Let’s find that scale.
A
B
C#
D
E
F#
G#
A
We need eight notes.
Major Scales are eight notes long.
They start and end on the same pitch class.
An A Major Scale uses eight notes, starting and ending on A.
Let’s find that scale.
A
B
C#
D
E
F#
G#
A
We need eight notes.
1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8
Major Scales are eight notes long.
They start and end on the same pitch class.
An A Major Scale uses eight notes, starting and ending on A.
Let’s find that scale.
A
B
C#
D
E
F#
G#
A
We need eight notes.
1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8
Starts on A.
Major Scales are eight notes long.
They start and end on the same pitch class.
An A Major Scale uses eight notes, starting and ending on A.
Let’s find that scale.
A
B
C#
D
E
F#
G#
A
We need eight notes.
1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8
Starts on A.
Ends on A.
Major Scales are eight notes long.
They start and end on the same pitch class.
An A Major Scale uses eight notes, starting and ending on A.
Let’s find that scale.
A Major Scale:
A B C# D E F# G# A
Notate the scale onto the staff, putting one pitch in each box. Remember, on a ssstaff, we ssstart with the accidental. So an “F#” would be written with the sharp sign first.
Back to the directions.
So, we’re notating an A Major Scale onto the staff.
Not the key signature.
A B C# D E F# G# A
Notate the scale onto the staff, putting one pitch in each box. Remember, on a ssstaff, we ssstart with the accidental. So an “F#” would be written with the sharp sign first.
Okay, one pitch in a box.
Okay, one pitch in a box.
Okay, one pitch in a box.
1
Okay, one pitch in a box.
1 2
Okay, one pitch in a box.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Notate the scale onto the staff, putting one pitch in each box. Remember, on a ssstaff, we ssstart with the accidental. So an “F#” would be written with the sharp sign first.
Two sentences left.
When we write LLLetters, the accidental goes LLLast. So when we say “F sharp,” we write the letter as
F#.
Notate the scale onto the staff, putting one pitch in each box. Remember, on a ssstaff, we ssstart with the accidental. So an “F#” would be written with the sharp sign first.
BUT!
When we write “F sharp” on the ssstaff, the ssstart with the accidental.
So we put the sharp sign first.
BUT!
When we write “F sharp” on the ssstaff, the ssstart with the accidental.
So we put the sharp sign first.
BUT!
When we write “F sharp” on the ssstaff, the ssstart with the accidental.
So we put the sharp sign first.
Name: ___________________________________ Date: __________________
Notate the scale onto the staff, putting one pitch in each box. Remember, on a ssstaff, we ssstart with the accidental. So an “F#” would be written with the sharp sign first.
A Major
Okay, let’s do it.
First, name and date.
Name: ___________________________________ Date: __________________
Notate the scale onto the staff, putting one pitch in each box. Remember, on a ssstaff, we ssstart with the accidental. So an “F#” would be written with the sharp sign first.
A Major
Okay, let’s do it.
First, name and date.
Mr. LaMonica
12/11/22
Name: ___________________________________ Date: __________________
Notate the scale onto the staff, putting one pitch in each box. Remember, on a ssstaff, we ssstart with the accidental. So an “F#” would be written with the sharp sign first.
A Major
Okay, let’s do it.
Next, let’s pull up our Major Scale Cheat Sheet to find our A Major Scale.
Mr. LaMonica
12/11/22
Name: ___________________________________ Date: __________________
Notate the scale onto the staff, putting one pitch in each box. Remember, on a ssstaff, we ssstart with the accidental. So an “F#” would be written with the sharp sign first.
A Major
Okay, let’s do it.
Next, let’s pull up our Major Scale Cheat Sheet to find our A Major Scale.
Mr. LaMonica
12/11/22
A
B
C#
D
E
F#
G#
A
1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8
Name: ___________________________________ Date: __________________
Notate the scale onto the staff, putting one pitch in each box. Remember, on a ssstaff, we ssstart with the accidental. So an “F#” would be written with the sharp sign first.
A Major
Okay, let’s do it.
Let’s find A on the staff.
Mr. LaMonica
12/11/22
A
B
C#
D
E
F#
G#
A
1 2 3 4
5 6 7 8
Name: ___________________________________ Date: __________________
Notate the scale onto the staff, putting one pitch in each box. Remember, on a ssstaff, we ssstart with the accidental. So an “F#” would be written with the sharp sign first.
A Major
Okay, let’s do it.
Let’s find A on the staff.
Mr. LaMonica
12/11/22
G
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
F
E
D
Name: ___________________________________ Date: __________________
Notate the scale onto the staff, putting one pitch in each box. Remember, on a ssstaff, we ssstart with the accidental. So an “F#” would be written with the sharp sign first.
A Major
Okay, let’s do it.
Let’s find A on the staff.
Mr. LaMonica
12/11/22
G
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
F
E
D
Name: ___________________________________ Date: __________________
Notate the scale onto the staff, putting one pitch in each box. Remember, on a ssstaff, we ssstart with the accidental. So an “F#” would be written with the sharp sign first.
A Major
Okay, let’s do it.
Second space.
Mr. LaMonica
12/11/22
G
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
F
E
D
Name: ___________________________________ Date: __________________
Notate the scale onto the staff, putting one pitch in each box. Remember, on a ssstaff, we ssstart with the accidental. So an “F#” would be written with the sharp sign first.
A Major
Okay, let’s do it.
Second space.
Mr. LaMonica
12/11/22
G
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
F
E
D
Name: ___________________________________ Date: __________________
Notate the scale onto the staff, putting one pitch in each box. Remember, on a ssstaff, we ssstart with the accidental. So an “F#” would be written with the sharp sign first.
A Major
Okay, let’s do it.
Second pitch: B
Mr. LaMonica
12/11/22
G
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
F
E
D
Name: ___________________________________ Date: __________________
Notate the scale onto the staff, putting one pitch in each box. Remember, on a ssstaff, we ssstart with the accidental. So an “F#” would be written with the sharp sign first.
A Major
Okay, let’s do it.
Third pitch: C#.
Mr. LaMonica
12/11/22
G
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
F
E
D
Name: ___________________________________ Date: __________________
Notate the scale onto the staff, putting one pitch in each box. Remember, on a ssstaff, we ssstart with the accidental. So an “F#” would be written with the sharp sign first.
A Major
Okay, let’s do it.
Third pitch: C#.
Ssstart with the #.
Mr. LaMonica
12/11/22
G
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
F
E
D
Name: ___________________________________ Date: __________________
Notate the scale onto the staff, putting one pitch in each box. Remember, on a ssstaff, we ssstart with the accidental. So an “F#” would be written with the sharp sign first.
A Major
Okay, let’s do it.
Fourth pitch: D.
Mr. LaMonica
12/11/22
G
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
F
E
D
Name: ___________________________________ Date: __________________
Notate the scale onto the staff, putting one pitch in each box. Remember, on a ssstaff, we ssstart with the accidental. So an “F#” would be written with the sharp sign first.
A Major
Keep your scales linear. No jumps.
Fourth pitch: D.
Mr. LaMonica
12/11/22
G
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
F
E
D
Name: ___________________________________ Date: __________________
Notate the scale onto the staff, putting one pitch in each box. Remember, on a ssstaff, we ssstart with the accidental. So an “F#” would be written with the sharp sign first.
A Major
Keep your scales linear. No jumps.
Fourth pitch: D.
Mr. LaMonica
12/11/22
G
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
F
E
D
Name: ___________________________________ Date: __________________
Notate the scale onto the staff, putting one pitch in each box. Remember, on a ssstaff, we ssstart with the accidental. So an “F#” would be written with the sharp sign first.
A Major
Keep your scales linear. No jumps.
Fifth pitch: E.
Mr. LaMonica
12/11/22
G
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
F
E
D
Name: ___________________________________ Date: __________________
Notate the scale onto the staff, putting one pitch in each box. Remember, on a ssstaff, we ssstart with the accidental. So an “F#” would be written with the sharp sign first.
A Major
Keep your scales linear. No jumps.
Sixth pitch: F#.
Ssstart with the #.
Mr. LaMonica
12/11/22
G
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
F
E
D
Name: ___________________________________ Date: __________________
Notate the scale onto the staff, putting one pitch in each box. Remember, on a ssstaff, we ssstart with the accidental. So an “F#” would be written with the sharp sign first.
A Major
Keep your scales linear. No jumps.
Seventh pitch: G#.
Ssstart with the #.
Mr. LaMonica
12/11/22
G
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
F
E
D
Name: ___________________________________ Date: __________________
Notate the scale onto the staff, putting one pitch in each box. Remember, on a ssstaff, we ssstart with the accidental. So an “F#” would be written with the sharp sign first.
A Major
Keep your scales linear. No jumps.
Eighth pitch: A.
Mr. LaMonica
12/11/22
G
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
F
E
D
Name: ___________________________________ Date: __________________
Notate the scale onto the staff, putting one pitch in each box. Remember, on a ssstaff, we ssstart with the accidental. So an “F#” would be written with the sharp sign first.
A Major
Careful with your ledger lines.
Eighth pitch: A.
Mr. LaMonica
12/11/22
A
B
C
C
B
A
Name: ___________________________________ Date: __________________
Notate the scale onto the staff, putting one pitch in each box. Remember, on a ssstaff, we ssstart with the accidental. So an “F#” would be written with the sharp sign first.
A Major
That’s the whole thing!
Mr. LaMonica
12/11/22
Dive in! Start with the accidental!
G
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
F
E
D
A
B
C
C
B
A
Pencils Down!
Please arrange your table’s cards into two piles:
one pile of cards that are completely blank on both sides, and
one pile of cards that have been written on.