1–12 Sound Playground

Press, hold, combine, and compare numbered notes and movable major scales.

Computer keyboard1–90 or * = 10− = 11= = 12O = octave downP = octave upEnter = next

Press and hold a number to hear it.

Play scale from
Instrument
Tuning

Just tuning uses pure major-scale ratios around one selected key. Equal temperament unlocks every key.

Two-octave rangeShown octave · O/P
Grid

Hold a pad to sustain it and release to stop. Hold multiple pads to hear the tones together.

How to build a major scale

Odd tonic: 3 consecutive odds4 consecutive evens → tonic

Even tonic: 3 consecutive evens4 consecutive odds → tonic

From 1: 1–3–5–6–8–10–12–1From 2: 2–4–6–7–9–11–1–2