Music Scales

What is the pattern of whole and half steps in a major scale?

• Whole, whole, whole, half, half, whole, half

• The pattern of whole and half steps in a major scale is: whole, whole, half, whole, whole, whole, half.

• Whole, half, whole, half, whole, half, whole

• Half, half, whole, half, whole, whole, whole

What is the relative minor scale of C major?

• G minor

• E minor

• A minor

• D minor

What is the difference between a natural minor scale and a harmonic minor scale?

• The natural minor scale has 8 notes while the harmonic minor scale has 7 notes

• The natural minor scale has a flatted 5th note while the harmonic minor scale has a flatted 3rd note

• The difference is that the harmonic minor scale raises the seventh note by a half step compared to the natural minor scale.

• The harmonic minor scale is used in jazz music while the natural minor scale is used in classical music

How many notes are in a chromatic scale?

• 12

• 10

• 7

• 5

What is the interval pattern of a pentatonic scale?

• 2, 4, 6, 8, 10

• 1, 2, 4, 5, 7

• The interval pattern of a pentatonic scale is 1, 2, 3, 5, 6.

• 1, 3, 5, 7, 9

What is the difference between a melodic minor scale and a harmonic minor scale?

• The difference is that the melodic minor scale raises the 6th and 7th notes when ascending, but uses the natural minor scale when descending, while the harmonic minor scale raises only the 7th note.

• The melodic minor scale has 8 notes, while the harmonic minor scale has 7 notes.

• The melodic minor scale is used in jazz music, while the harmonic minor scale is used in classical music.

• The melodic minor scale raises the 7th note and lowers the 6th note, while the harmonic minor scale raises the 6th note and lowers the 7th note.

What is the formula for constructing a major scale?

• The formula for constructing a major scale is whole, whole, whole, half, half, whole, half.

• The formula for constructing a major scale is whole, half, whole, whole, half, whole, whole.

• The formula for constructing a major scale is whole, whole, half, whole, whole, whole, half.

• The formula for constructing a major scale is half, half, whole, half, whole, whole, whole.

What is the most common form of the minor scale?

• Natural minor scale

• Major scale

• Melodic minor scale

• Harmonic minor scale

What is the purpose of a chromatic scale in music?

• The purpose of a chromatic scale in music is to create dissonance and unpleasant sounds

• The purpose of a chromatic scale in music is to only use five notes within an octave

• The purpose of a chromatic scale in music is to limit the range of notes used in a composition

• The purpose of a chromatic scale in music is to include all twelve notes within an octave, providing a framework for understanding and composing music.

What is the characteristic feature of a melodic scale?

• The characteristic feature of a melodic scale is the arrangement of pitches in a specific pattern or sequence.

• The characteristic feature of a melodic scale is the time signature

• The characteristic feature of a melodic scale is the color of the notes

• The characteristic feature of a melodic scale is the volume of the notes