Starting on the C note and following through this sequence gives the C major scale:
Roman numerals are used to number each note of the major scale, Thus F is the 4th note (IV) of the C major scale, G is the 5th (V), and so on.
The major scale will always give the familiar sound of do, re, mi, fa, so, la, ti, do.
The major scale always uses the same sequence of tones and semitones, no matter what note is used as the tonic. All major scales are listed below.
If you look at the major scales in the chart on the previous page, you will notice, in order to maintain the correct sequence of tones and semitones, all major scales except C major involve the use of either sharps or flats. You will also notice, when playing these scales, that they all maintain the familiar sound of do, re, mi, fa, so, la, ti, do.