Music Theory (Half/Whole steps & Major Scales)

Is this a half step or whole step?

• Half Step

• Whole Step

Half step or whole step?

• Half Step

• Whole Step

What is the definition of a half step?

• skipping a note in between two notes

• Going from one note to the VERY next note

• Going from one note to the same letter name

• skipping two notes from the original note

Name this Scale

• A Major Scale

• C Major Scale

• D Major Scale

• C scale

Half or Whole Step

• Half Step

• Whole Step

Half Step or Whole Step?

• Half Step

• Whole Step

Name this Scale

• E Major Scale

• D Major Scale

• F# Major Scale

• C Major Scale

• Half Step

• Whole Step

What is the pattern of half steps and whole steps to build a MAJOR SCALE?

Check all that apply to a major scale

• The scale must have 8 notes (one octave)

• The scale must not repeat any letters throughout (except for the first and last note)

• The scale will only have either sharps or flats (never both)

• The scale can have a mix of sharps and flats

• The pattern of half and whole steps is WWWHWWHH