Scales

Scales are tone groups or sets. They are typically used for training and learning what tones work together for any given situation. The tones in scales can be derived in a number of ways; the most common method or starting point is the creation of the Major scale [see this theory lesson].

The term scale generally relates to playing a series of single pitches in alphabetical order, ascending and descending. They can be played in different alpha orders and can still be called scales.