Understanding Major Scales

What is the formula for constructing a major scale?

• Half, Whole, Whole, Whole, Whole, Half, Whole

• Whole, Half, Whole, Whole, Whole, Half, Whole

• Whole, Whole, Half, Whole, Whole, Whole, Half

• Whole, Whole, Whole, Half, Whole, Whole, Half

How many whole steps are in a major scale?

• 6

• 5

• 7

• 4

What is the interval pattern of a major scale?

• Whole, Half, Whole, Whole, Whole, Half, Whole

• Whole, Whole, Half, Whole, Whole, Whole, Half

• Whole, Whole, Whole, Half, Whole, Whole, Half

• Half, Whole, Whole, Whole, Half, Whole, Whole

Can you name the notes in the C major scale?

• C, D, E, F#, G, A, B

• C, D, E, F, G, A, Bb

• C, D, E, F, G, A, B

• C, D, E, F, G, A, C#

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

• The major scale is always played on the white keys of the piano.

• Natural minor scales have a higher starting note than major scales.

• The major scale consists of only whole steps.

• The major scale has a different pattern of whole and half steps compared to the natural minor scale, resulting in different tonalities.

How do you construct a major scale starting on G?

• G, A, B, C, D, E, F, G

• G, A, B, C, D, E, F#, G

• G, A, B, C#, D, E, F#, G

• G, A, B, C, D#, E, F#, G

What is the key signature for the D major scale?

• G# and D#

• F# and C#

• A# and E#

• B# and F#

How many sharps are in the key of A major?

• 3

• 2

• 4

• 5

What is the relative minor of the E major scale?

• D# minor

• B minor

• F# minor

• C# minor

How does the major scale relate to chords in music?

• The major scale only contains one chord type.

• Chords can only be built from minor scales.

• The major scale is unrelated to chord construction.

• The major scale provides the foundation for building chords, with specific chord qualities corresponding to each scale degree.