Playing melodies by ear is a great way to practice and use major scales.
Patriotic Songs | Starts on the scale degree |
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America (My Country Tis of Thee) | 1st (do) |
Battle Hymn of the Republic | 5th (sol) |
Star Spangled Banner | 5th (sol) |
America the Beautiful | 5th (sol) |
Dixie | 5th (sol) |
Christmas Songs | Starts on this scale degree
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Joy to the World | 8th (do) |
The First Noel | 3rd (mi) |
Silent Night | 5th (sol) |
Away in a Manger | 5th (sol)
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We Three Kings | 5th (sol) -- minor scale |
Infant Holy, Infant Lowly | 5th (sol) |
Frosty the Snowman | 5th (sol) |
Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer | 5th (sol) |
The Little Drummer Boy | 1st (do) |
Hark the Herald Angels Sing | 5th (sol) |
Deck the Halls | 5th (sol) |
Hymns | Starts on this scale degree |
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Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus | 3rd (mi) |
All Creatures of Our God and King | 1st (do) |
Come Thou Fount | 3rd (mi)
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A Mighty Fortress is Our God | 1st (do)
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Amazing Grace | 5th (sol) |
Great is thy Faithfulness | 3rd (mi) |
How Great Thou Art | 5th (sol) |
Be Thou My Vision | 1st (do) |
How Deep the Father's Love for Us | 1st (do)
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