Chapter 4 Review

A _______ step is the closest possible distance between two notes.

A ________ step is a distance between two notes such that there is one and only one other note between those two notes.

Whole step or half step?

• Whole step

• Half step

Whole step or half step?

• Whole step

• Half step

Using "W" for whole steps and "H" for half steps, what is the major scale formula?

What is the circle of fifths?

• A tool to help visualize the relationships between the major scales

• A clock but it's made completely out of 5s

• A circle split into five equivalent sections

• In art, it's similar to the "rule of thirds" but is used only for circular compositions

Which note goes at the top of the circle of fifths?

(The 12 o'clock position)

• C#

• A♭

• C

• E

What is the saying that helps us remember the notes on the SHARP side (the right side) of the circle of fifths?

*Hint: check the picture*

What is the saying that helps us remember the notes on the FLAT side (the left side) of the circle of fifths?

Which note is covered by the BLUE (number 1) square?