| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | A |
That's it ! 8 notes or tones including the octave ...we'll get into the octave later. The important thing to remember is: "That's All There Is". It really is just that simple. You may construct the musical alphabet by beginning with any note provided the formula always stays the same.
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | A |
| B | C | D | E | F | G | A | B |
| C | D | E | F | G | A | B | C |
| D | E | F | G | A | B | C | D |
| E | F | G | A | B | C | D | E |
| F | G | A | B | C | D | E | F |
| G | A | B | C | D | E | F | G |
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | A |
Yes, There is much more to learn. Ask yourself if you completely understand the musical alphabet before continuing. When you're ready; click "back" and visit "The Diatonic Scale" under "Study Guides". Congratulations ! ...you're learning music theory.