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Patterns in the Key of C

In the key of C Major, the general patterns follow a standard major scale structure, which uses only natural notes (no sharps or flats). This makes it the foundational key for music theory. The C Major scale follows the standard major scale pattern of steps: Whole - Whole - Half - Whole - Whole - Whole - Half. • C – D – E – F – G – A – B – C

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