15 Major Scales for Band

Thanks for checking out my arrangement of 15 Major Scales for Band!

Included are:

• All 15 major scales organized in the most logical order, from zero to all seven sharps and flats
• Appropriate ranged scales for each band instrument, as well as the TEST YOUR MIGHT section for venturing into extended high and low ranges
• A standard keyboard scale pattern to apply to each key
• Visual Aid for Keyboards
• Suggestions and tips for rethinking the way we teach scales to our band ensembles

Warning to Band Directors! These major scales are not organized in concert pitch!

Too often, we teach our major scales incompletely and in bizarre orders for the sake of convenient beginner ranges, or so we can all play the same pitch. Avoid misunderstandings in music theory by starting everyone with zero sharps/flats, and work towards ALL sharps/flats, not just the convenient ones :)

These scales can be played individually or with an entire ensemble. Be prepared for a shock when everyone plays THEIR instrument's C major scale at the same time, but your ears will quickly adjust and learn to enjoy the sound.

I hope this resource can be helpful to your ensemble and lead to greater conversations into the world of music theory. Enjoy!

Jon C Bell