Scales are groupings of notes ordered using a specific formula.

The major scale is a basic scale whose formula is: whole step,  whole step, half step, whole step, whole step,whole step, half step.

You can start with any note and follow this formula to build a major scale. Below are some pdf files you can download and use to study scales and triads.

Major Scales (PDF)
C Major Scale – Click to listen:

C Major Scale Harmonized (PDF)
C Maj Scale Harmonized – Click to listen:

4 triad Types (PDF)
C Major Triad – Click to listen:

C Minor Triad – Click to listen:

C Aug Triad – Click to listen:

C Dim Triad – Click to listen:

Pentatonic Scales (PDF)
C Major Pentatonic – Click to listen:

C Minor Pentatonic – Click to listen:

Modes from the Major Scale (PDF)
Modes in C (PDF) All the major scale modes starting on C