Scales are made up of half steps and whole steps. Here is a simple video showing you how a C scale is created by using half steps and whole steps. You can use this formula to create any major scale: Let's try this formula on a D major scale: Start your thumb on D. Then say and play the following half step and whole step formula: Whole, Whole, Half, Whole, Whole, Whole, Half If you did it right, your fingers would have played: D - E - F# - G - A - B - C# - D Things to remember: 1. Half steps are keys that are directly next to each other. Most of the time it's white to black, or black to white. Occasionally, it is white to white. 2. Whole steps are notes that skip a Continue Reading