AP Music Theory CH 3 Study Guide

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What is the whole- (W) and half- (H) step pattern for a major scale?

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W-W-H-W-W-W-H

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Given that the key is C major, what are the correct scale degrees for this melody? Irving Berlin, “Always,” mm. 33–36

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^5 ^6 ^1 ^2 | ^3 | ^5 ^3

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Given that the key is G major, what are the correct scale degrees for measure 2 of this melody? Don McLean, “American Pie,” mm. 1–3

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^4 ^2 ^4 ^4 ^3 ^2 ^1 ^7

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Given that the key is B♭ major, what are the correct scale degrees for this melody? Fred E. Weatherly, “Danny Boy,” mm. 1–4

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^7 ^1 ^2 | ^3 ^2 | ^3 ^6 ^5 ^3 | ^2 ^1 ^6

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Given that the key is E♭ major, what are the correct moveable-do solfège syllables for this melody? Harold Arlen and E. Y. Harburg, “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” (from The Wizard of Oz), mm. 25–28

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do do | ti sol la ti do | do la | sol

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Given that the key is C major, what are the correct moveable- solfège syllables for this melody? Roger Miller, “King of the Road,” mm. 12–16: mi sol | mi re | do do do la | re do ti do

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mi sol | mi re | do do do la | re do ti do

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A key signature _____.

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consists of either all flats or all sharps

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What major key does this key signature indicate?

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E♭ major

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What major key does this key signature indicate? Options: D major, D♭ major, G♭ major, A♭ major

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D♭ major

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What major key does this key signature indicate? Options: D♯ major, B♭ major, A major, B major

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B major