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Fundamentals of Music Theory |
Scales |
Fundamentals HomeTopics Half and Whole Steps
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Major Scales
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Major and minor scales contain each letter name in order, until the starting note is reached again at the top. We call this starting note the tonic, and name the scale after it. |
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Major scales have diatonic half steps between the 3rd and 4th notes and the 7th and 8th (or 1st) notes of the scale. All of the other steps are whole steps. |
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Click between the notes below to label the two
half steps in each scale.
Create the correct pattern of half steps and
whole steps for a Major scale by adding accidentals (sharps or flats)
to the notes below.
Two major scales are shown below. Click on the play button below
each scale. You will hear one incorrect note. Identify which note
is incorrect by clicking on the correct version of that note on
the staff.
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