Whole/Half Steps

What is a whole step?

• Two notes that do NOT touch each other and have a key in-between

• Two notes that TOUCH each other

What is a half step?

• Two notes that TOUCH each other

• Two notes that have a key in-between

Using C and D on the piano, name that step!

• Whole

• Half

Using C and C# on the piano, name that step!

• Whole

• Half

Using D and D# on the piano, name that step!

• Whole

• Half

Using D and E on the piano, name that step!

• Whole

• Half

Using Eb and E on the piano, name that step!

• Whole

• Half

Using Db and Eb on the piano, name that step!

• Whole

• Half

Using E and F on the piano, name that step!

• Whole

• Half

Using E and F# on the piano, name that step!

• Whole

• Half