Major scales are fundamental and most common piano scales. Scales depend on specific intervals and steps. Major scales are diatonic, meaning they follow whole-whole-half pattern
An octave is the interval between two notes with double their frequency. One octave contains twelve semitones in Western music. Notes are labeled from A to G on musical instruments
Hold guitar on thigh with strings facing away from you. Use non-dominant hand to grip neck in V shape. Press thumb flat against neck, fingertips on strings. Hold pick between thumb and index finger, covering ⅔ of it
Arpeggio is a broken chord played in sequence rather than simultaneously. Term comes from Italian 'arpeggiate', meaning 'harp playing'. Can be played on various instruments including guitar, piano, and violin
E major scale contains notes E, F#, G#, A, B, C#, D#. Scale repeats E note one octave higher. Contains four sharps in key signature
All piano keyboards follow same layout regardless of key count. Keyboard layout consists of alternating black and white keys. Notes repeat pattern: C, D, E, F, G, A, B