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    Scale Finder

    See any scale on the guitar/bass fretboard and piano: notes, visual fingering and sound. Perfect to improvise and compose.

    Instrument
    Root
    Scale type

    How to use the scale finder

    Choose the instrument (guitar, bass or piano), the root (C, D, E…) and the scale type (major, minor, pentatonic, blues, dorian…). You will instantly see all the scale notes on the fretboard or keyboard, with the root highlighted in dark blue. Press play to hear it ascending. Seeing the whole scale on the fretboard is the best way to learn positions, improvise solos and compose in any key. All free, no sign-up and in your browser.

    Frequently asked questions

    What is the scale finder?

    A free web tool that shows the notes of any musical scale on the guitar or bass fretboard and on the piano keyboard. Pick a root and a scale type and instantly see where each note goes, with the root highlighted.

    Which scales does it include?

    Major, natural minor, major and minor pentatonic, blues, the Greek modes (dorian, phrygian, lydian, mixolydian, locrian), harmonic minor, melodic minor and more, in all 12 keys.

    Can I hear the scale?

    Yes, press play (▶) and the scale will sound ascending so you can internalize it and compare with your instrument.

    Is it useful to improvise and compose?

    Absolutely. Seeing the scale on the fretboard helps you improvise solos, find comfortable positions and compose melodies and progressions that sound coherent in a key.

    Is it free and does it work on mobile?

    Yes, completely free, no sign-up, and it works on PC, tablet and mobile right in the browser.

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