A Major
Printable scale exercise for A Major with randomized four-bar lines.
A Major
Key signature: A
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Scale Exercise Guide
These notes are specific to this key and scale family so each page can function as a complete practice reference.
Practice Plan: A Major
- Set a stable tonic reference on A, then sing each randomized four-bar line without sliding between scale degrees.
- Run clean reps at a slower tempo first, then increase tempo only after pitch consistency is stable.
- Transpose by a nearby semitone after success to confirm transferable intonation, not memorized motion.
Major Scale Quick Glossary1 2 3 4 5 6 7
- Usually reads as stable, open, and resolved when melodies land cleanly.
- Common for confident hooks, uplifting choruses, and clear tonal direction.
- Keep the major 3rd and major 7th centered so the scale does not drift flat.
- Train both ascending and descending lines to keep intonation symmetric.
- Move through nearby keys to reinforce interval consistency, not rote memory.
Key Character Note: A
- Major tendency: Optimistic and direct.
- Minor tendency: Tender and vulnerable.
- Often works well for personal lyrical content and clear melodic hooks.
Major vs Minor: Practical Writing Notes
- Major and minor are broad emotional tendencies, not fixed emotional rules.
- Major often sounds more resolved; minor often sounds more reflective or tense.
- Tempo, rhythm, melody shape, and production can override any key stereotype.
- Use key choice as one expressive lever, then validate with real singing playback.
About This Resource ClusterWritten by Stephen Magreni • Last updated February 7, 2026
- Free printable VexScore scale exercises for common major/minor practice targets.
- Stable slug URLs so teachers and students can share exact key + scale combinations.
- PDF Builder workflow composes multiple scales into one print pack.
- Read /glossary for scale-family definitions and key-character reference notes.
Credentials: BA University of Pittsburgh — Music Theory. Focuses on musicianship, ear training, composition, electronic music, and vocal training.