The Major Scale Formula - TWO MINUTE MUSIC THEORY #25

The video tutorial explains the concept of major scales in Western music, focusing on the fixed set of intervals that define them. It details the interval pattern of major scales, which consists of whole and half steps, and provides a humorous warning against composing in E sharp major. The tutorial then offers a step-by-step guide to constructing an E major scale and concludes by explaining how the same method can be used to build any major scale. The next lesson will cover minor scales.

What is a defining characteristic of major scales in Western music?

• They are based on a fixed set of intervals.

• They only use half steps.

• They are unique to each key.

• They have a variable set of intervals.

Which of the following describes the interval pattern of a major scale?

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

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

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

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

Why is it humorously advised not to write music in E sharp major?

• It sounds unpleasant.

• It is too complex to play.

• It is not a recognized key.

• It might lead to being impaled by a clarinet.

What is the first step in constructing an E major scale?

• Start with a G note.

• Start with a C note.

• Start with a B note.

• Start with an E note.

After reaching D sharp in the E major scale, what is the next step?

• Go up a whole step to E.

• Go down a half step to C.

• Go up a half step to E.

• Go up a whole step to F.