Beginner · 0 Sharps / 0 Flats
C Major Scale
Concert B♭ MajorInteractive Player →
C40
D41-3
E41-2
F41
G40
A41-2
B42
C50
Tuning Note: Extend your 3rd valve slide ~1.3 cm on D4 (1-3) so the 2nd scale degree locks in tune.
ALL-STATE & CONSERVATORY SCALE MATRIX
12 Major Scales Trumpet Finger Chart
Every major scale laid out in circle-of-fifths and difficulty order—complete with written spellings, piston combinations, 3rd-slide tuning flags, and Concert B♭ equivalents. Click any scale card to launch its interactive audio sequencer.
Beginner · 1 Sharp (F♯)
G Major Scale
Concert F MajorInteractive Player →
G40
A41-2
B42
C50
D51
E50
F♯52
G50
Tuning Note: E5 (Open) on the 5th partial naturally sits slightly flat; keep air buoyant or test 1-2 on sustained chords.
Beginner · 1 Flat (B♭)
F Major Scale
Concert E♭ MajorInteractive Player →
F41
G40
A41-2
B♭41
C50
D51
E50
F51
Tuning Note: Slides stay neutral throughout F4–F5; support D5 (1) and E5 (0) with brisk air to keep the 5th partial centered.
Beginner · 2 Flats (B♭, E♭)
B♭ Major Scale
Concert A♭ MajorInteractive Player →
B♭31
C40
D41-3
E♭42-3
F41
G40
A41-2
B♭41
Tuning Note: Kick out the 3rd valve slide on D4 (1-3), then pull it right back in as you transition to E♭4 (2-3).
Beginner · 2 Sharps (F♯, C♯)
D Major Scale
Concert C MajorInteractive Player →
D41-3
E41-2
F♯42
G40
A41-2
B42
C♯51-2
D51
Tuning Note: Start with 3rd slide extended on D4 (1-3); keep slides fully closed at the top on C♯5 (1-2) and D5 (1).
Intermediate · 3 Flats (B♭, E♭, A♭)
E♭ Major Scale
Concert D♭ MajorInteractive Player →
E♭42-3
F41
G40
A♭42-3
B♭41
C50
D51
E♭52
Tuning Note: Test both Valve 2 and 2-3 on top E♭5 to see which locks best in tune on your trumpet.
Intermediate · 3 Sharps (F♯, C♯, G♯)
A Major Scale
Concert G MajorInteractive Player →
A31-2
B32
C♯41-2-3
D41-3
E41-2
F♯42
G♯42-3
A41-2
Tuning Note: Low C♯4 (1-2-3) and D4 (1-3) sit consecutively—keep your 3rd valve slide extended across both notes!
Intermediate · 4 Flats (B♭, E♭, A♭, D♭)
A♭ Major Scale
Concert G♭ MajorInteractive Player →
A♭32-3
B♭31
C40
D♭41-2-3
E♭42-3
F41
G40
A♭42-3
Tuning Note: Extend your 3rd slide ~2 cm on D♭4 (1-2-3) and retract smoothly when lifting Valve 1 for E♭4 (2-3).
Intermediate · 4 Sharps (F♯, C♯, G♯, D♯)
E Major Scale
Concert D MajorInteractive Player →
E41-2
F♯42
G♯42-3
A41-2
B42
C♯51-2
D♯52
E50
Tuning Note: Top E5 (0) sits on the 5th partial; test 1-2 on sustained tonic chords if Open E5 reads flat on your tuner.
Advanced · 5 Flats (B♭, E♭, A♭, D♭, G♭)
D♭ Major Scale
Concert B MajorInteractive Player →
D♭41-2-3
E♭42-3
F41
G♭42
A♭42-3
B♭41
C50
D♭51-2
Tuning Note: Extend 3rd slide generously on starting note D♭4 (1-2-3); top D♭5 (1-2 or 2-3) needs zero slide extension.
Advanced · 5 Sharps (F♯, C♯, G♯, D♯, A♯)
B Major Scale
Concert A MajorInteractive Player →
B32
C♯41-2-3
D♯42-3
E41-2
F♯42
G♯42-3
A♯41
B42
Tuning Note: Kick out 3rd slide on C♯4 (1-2-3) right after B3 (2), then retract cleanly on D♯4 (2-3).
Advanced · 6 Sharps (F♯, C♯, G♯, D♯, A♯, E♯)
F♯ Major Scale
Concert E MajorInteractive Player →
F♯42
G♯42-3
A♯41
B42
C♯51-2
D♯52
E♯51
F♯52
Tuning Note: Zero 3rd-slide extensions needed in F♯4–F♯5! Watch E♯5 on the 7th degree—it is enharmonically F5 (Valve 1).
BAND ROOM TRANSPOSITION CHEAT SHEET
Why Band Directors Call Out "Concert B♭" When You Play C Major
In wind ensemble, jazz band, and orchestra rehearsals, conductors call scales by their Concert Pitch name so flutes, trombones, tubas, saxophones, and trumpets all sound the exact same notes together. Because a standard B♭ trumpet sounds one whole step lower than written, simply go up one whole step (2 semitones) from the conductor's Concert key to find your written trumpet scale: Concert B♭ = Written C Major, Concert E♭ = Written F Major, Concert F = Written G Major, and Concert A♭ = Written B♭ Major.