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Scale Note Finder

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List every note in a scale from any starting key. Pick a root and a scale type, including the major and natural minor scales, the seven church modes such as dorian and mixolydian, plus harmonic minor, melodic minor and the pentatonic and blues scales, and this tool spells out the notes in order. Each scale is defined by a fixed pattern of semitone steps applied to the root, so choosing a different key simply slides the same shape up or down the keyboard. Seeing the notes laid out helps you improvise, build chords that fit the key, work out a bass line, or transpose a melody. The tool also shows the step pattern it used, whole and half steps, so you can learn how the scale is put together rather than only reading its output. Change the root or type and the notes refresh.

How to use Scale Note Finder

  1. Choose a key.
  2. Choose a mode or scale type.
  3. Read the notes of the scale.

Frequently asked questions

What does it list?

Choose a key and a mode or scale type and it lists every note in that scale in order.

Which scales and modes are included?

It includes common types such as major, minor and modes like dorian so you can build the scale you want.

How are the notes generated?

It applies the interval pattern of the chosen scale starting from the key you select to spell out each note.

What is Scale Note Finder?

List every note in a scale from any starting key. Pick a root and a scale type, including the major and natural minor scales, the seven church modes such as dorian and mixolydian, plus harmonic minor, melodic minor and the pentatonic and blues scales, and this tool spells out the notes in order.

Is Scale Note Finder free to use?

Yes. Scale Note Finder is completely free, with no sign-up and no usage limits.

Does Scale Note Finder work in a web browser?

Yes. Scale Note Finder runs in any modern web browser. There is nothing to download or install.

Is my data private with Scale Note Finder?

Yes. Scale Note Finder runs entirely on your device in your browser, so nothing you enter is uploaded to a server.