Scale Finder

Summary

Pick a root note and scale type to instantly see every note in the scale displayed on a virtual piano keyboard.

How it works

1. Select a root note from the 12 chromatic pitches (C through B, including sharps).
2. Choose a scale type: major, natural minor, harmonic minor, melodic minor, pentatonic major, pentatonic minor, blues, or any of the 7 modes.
3. The tool applies the correct interval pattern (whole steps and half steps) to build the scale from the root.
4. All scale degrees are highlighted on an interactive two-octave piano keyboard diagram.
5. The note list and interval formula are shown below the keyboard for quick reference.
6. Copy all note names to your clipboard with one click.

Use cases

• Quickly look up which notes are in a scale before a practice session.
• Learn how different scale types are constructed from interval patterns.
• Identify compatible scales when writing a melody or solo over a chord progression.
• Visualize scale patterns on the piano keyboard to build muscle memory.
• Compare major and relative minor scales to understand their relationship.
• Study modes (Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian, etc.) and how they differ from major.
• Find pentatonic and blues scales for improvisation in any key.
• Transpose a familiar scale to a new root and see the new note names instantly.

Frequently Asked Questions