what is this scale called?

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What is the scale of G major called if the note F replaces F# and what about the scale of D minor if B replaces B flat. Also what about F major scale if B replaces B flat? I really want to know thank you all of you.
 
Not sure what you are saying, but the G major scale has one sharp, F#, if you replace that, then it is a C major. If I understand you right.

Same with the second. D minor has one flat, remove the Bb, and make it a B, you are now in C major.

Easiest way to move through the keys is to find a circle of fifths, you will see its major on top and its minor on the bottom. When you change one the notes, it usually moves one way left or right.

If I got this wrong, I am sure I will be corrected real quick. But that is as simple as I can make it.
 
Technically, they're all modes. G Mixolydian, D Dorian, and F Lydian respectively. But, yeah, basically all just C Major.
 
I've read about these modes before. I think as you have said that these replacements are modes. Thanks a lot.
 
Not really. Modes are ways of identifying the sequence of tones or semi-tones that make up the scale. So a song in C Major or even F# Major have exactly the same sequence of steps and gaps. It's a bit confusing to understand at first. If you google musical modes you will get the full info, but it's not for the feint hearted!
 
Thanks Sir for advising. I'll go searching on google about musical modes. I've read a little bit about that.
 
I'd have to agree with ashcat_lt. The way the question was asked says we're taking series of notes (scales) with specific starting points (base notes)-- G Major, D Minor, and F Major-- and changing specific black notes to white notes. So in terms of musical keys, they all become the key of C Major. But in terms of scales having the specific base notes, they become the modes mentioned.

Edit: Standard disclaimer: "But I could be wrong (and frequently am)!"
 
You could just go to the wiki link Ash gave in his post...instead of googling for yourself, but I'm just lazy.
 
Yeah, they are becoming the modes already mentioned. Though they are, note wise, the same as a Cmaj scale, the contextual use of them in a song or against chords becomes different. Singing or playing an instrument modally will give the melody a different type of feel or coloration. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n09kVlV9mo4 This video is specifically for guitar but can be applied to any instrument. I feel he gives a good explanation of what your original question was.
 
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