C
Chromatic Scale
Scale Notes
C1+0 semitones
C#2+1 semitones
D3+2 semitones
D#4+3 semitones
E5+4 semitones
F6+5 semitones
F#7+6 semitones
G8+7 semitones
G#9+8 semitones
A10+9 semitones
A#11+10 semitones
B12+11 semitones
Scale Information
| Root Note | C | Scale Type | Chromatic Scale |
| Category | Theoretical | Number of Notes | 12 |
Interval Pattern
Semitones: 0 - 1 - 2 - 3 - 4 - 5 - 6 - 7 - 8 - 9 - 10 - 11
Pattern repeats every octave (12 semitones)
C0
C#1
D2
D#3
E4
F5
F#6
G7
G#8
A9
A#10
B11
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Understanding the Pattern: The numbers above show the interval distances between scale notes in semitones (half-steps). The highlighted notes like this are the notes that belong to this scale. This pattern can be moved to any starting note to create the same scale in different keys - that's how scales work across all 12 keys!
Scale Overview
Description
All 12 semitones, used for transitions and color tones
Musical Context
This theoretical scale contains 12 notes and is commonly used in Classical and Pop music. It's an excellent scale for beginners to learn.
Characteristics
CompleteTransitionalColorfulNon-tonal
Practice Guide
Key Signature
No sharps or flats
C - C# - D - D# - E - F - F# - G - G# - A - A# - B
Difficulty Level
BeginnerCircle of Fifths
Perfect for beginners - no sharps or flats to worry about
Common Genres
ClassicalPopFolkBeginner pieces
Common Uses
Classical music
Jazz
Transitions
Color tones
Practice Tips
- • Practice ascending and descending patterns
- • Try different rhythmic variations
- • Experiment with skipping notes (thirds, fourths)
- • Use as a basis for improvisation