Major Scales, Half Steps, Whole Steps

What is a half step?

• Two notes that are the same.

• Two notes that have a note between them.

• Two notes that have two notes between them.

• Two notes that are next to each other with no note between.

What is a whole step?

• Two notes that are the same.

• Two notes that have a note between them.

• Two notes that have two notes between them.

• Two notes that are next to each other with no note between.

Which of these is an example of an Eb Major Scale?

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What note is a half step away from E?

• F#

• F

• D

• C#

What note is a whole step away from E?

• F#

• F

• D#

• C#

What note is a half step away from C?

• F#

• E

• D

• C#

What note is a whole step away from G?

• F#

• F

• D

• C#

Mark the 8 notes that make up the C Major Scale.

1) Start and end the scale with C.

2) Use half steps between 3 and 4.

3) Use Half steps between 7 and 8.

Answer explanation

The C major Scale uses only white keys on the piano keyboard. Make sure you answer does this as well.

Type the 8 notes that make up an F major scale.

1) Use commas to separate your notes.

2) Use one space after the comma.

EXAMPLE: Bb, C, D, Eb, F, G, A, Bb

3) Use a half step between notes 3 and 4.

4) Use a half step between notes 7 and 8.

What note is a whole step away from G#?

• F#

• F

• D

• C#