Scales for Ukulele: Exploring All 12 Keys

Scales are fundamental building blocks of music. They provide a framework for understanding melodies, harmonies, and improvisation. For ukulele players, mastering scales is essential for unlocking the instrument's full potential. In this comprehensive guide, we'll delve into all 12 keys of the ukulele, providing clear explanations, diagrams, and exercises to help you expand your musical horizons.

Scales for Ukulele: (All 12 Keys)

by Carlos Drummond de Andrade

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Major Scales

Major scales are cheerful and uplifting, forming the basis of countless popular songs. They consist of the following intervals:

• Root (1)
• Major 2nd (2)
• Major 3rd (3)
• Perfect 4th (4)
• Perfect 5th (5)
• Major 6th (6)
• Major 7th (7)

Here are the major scales for ukulele in all 12 keys:

Key	Scale	Diagram
C	C D E F G A B
G	G A B C D E F#
D	D E F# G A B C#
A	A B C# D E F# G#
E	E F# G# A B C# D#
B	B C# D# E F# G# A#
F#	F# G# A# B C# D# E#
C#	C# D# E# F# G# A# B#
G#	G# A# B# C# D# E# F##
D#	D# E# F## G# A# B# C##
A#	A# B# C## D# E# F## G###
E#	E# F## G### A# B# C## D###

Minor Scales

Minor scales convey a sense of melancholy or mystery. They differ from major scales in the following intervals:

• Root (1)
• Minor 2nd (2)
• Minor 3rd (3)
• Perfect 4th (4)
• Perfect 5th (5)
• Minor 6th (6)
• Minor 7th (7)

Here are the minor scales for ukulele in all 12 keys:

Key	Scale	Diagram
C	C D Eb F G Ab Bb
G	G A Bb C D Eb F
D	D E F G A Bb C
A	A B C D E F G
E	E F G A B C D
B	B C D E F G A
F#	F# G A Bb C D E
C#	C# D E F# G A B
G#	G# A B C D E F#
D#	D# E F# G A B C#
A#	A# B C# D E F# G#
E#	E# F# G# A B C# D#

Pentatonic Scales

Pentatonic scales are commonly used in blues, rock, and folk music. They consist of five notes, omitting the 4th and 7th intervals of the major or minor scales:

• Root (1)
• Major 2nd (2)
• Major 3rd (3)
• Perfect 5th (5)
• Major 6th (6)

Here are the major pentatonic scales for ukulele in all 12 keys:

Key	Scale	Diagram
C	C D E G A
G	G A B D E

Scales for Ukulele: (All 12 Keys)

by Carlos Drummond de Andrade

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Language	:	English
File size	:	4954 KB
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Print length	:	82 pages
Lending	:	Enabled

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