Scale and chord finder for every key
Pick a root note and a scale or chord to see its notes and scale degrees. There are 12 scales, from major and the three minors to pentatonic, blues and the modes, and 10 chord types from triads to sevenths.
Press Play to hear it: scales rise from the root to the octave and chords sound together. It is a quick reference while you practise, write songs or learn theory.
Scales included
- Major and natural, harmonic and melodic minor
- Major and minor pentatonic, and the blues scale
- The modes: Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian, Mixolydian and Locrian
Chords included
- Major, minor, diminished and augmented triads
- Major 7th, minor 7th and dominant 7th
- Sus2, sus4 and add9
Frequently asked questions
How do I find the notes of a scale?
Choose the root note, then the scale. The notes appear in order with the root highlighted, and the degrees show the steps from the root.
What notes are in a C major chord?
C, E and G: the root, the major third and the perfect fifth. Pick C and Major in chord mode to see and hear it.
Can I hear the scale or chord?
Yes. Press Play: scales are played note by note up to the octave, and chords are played with all notes together.