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= Major Scale =
[[Category:Music Theory]]
[[Has topic type::Scale]]
[[Instance of::Diatonic Scale]]
[[Subclass of::Musical Scale]]
[[Related concept::Minor Scale]]
[[Related concept::Diatonic Scale]]

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|Definition=The major scale is a seven-note diatonic scale with a specific pattern of whole and half steps that creates a bright and stable tonal character.
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The '''major scale''' is a seven-note [[Diatonic Scale]] defined by the interval pattern:
**Whole – Whole – Half – Whole – Whole – Whole – Half**

This pattern gives the major scale its distinct, bright character and forms the foundation of Western tonal harmony.

== Example ==
* C Major: C – D – E – F – G – A – B – C

== Characteristics ==
* Root of functional harmony (tonic–dominant–subdominant)
* Basis of most classical, folk, and popular Western music
* All modes except Locrian and Aeolian are variations of the major scale

== See also ==
* [[Minor Scale]]
* [[Diatonic Scale]]
* [[Semitone]]
* [[Equal Temperament]]

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