The Whole Tone Scale - Music Theory

The video tutorial explores the use of scales in Western music, focusing on major and minor scales, and introduces the whole tone scale. It explains the structure of major scales using tones and semitones, and discusses the variations in minor scales, specifically harmonic and melodic minors. The tutorial then shifts to the whole tone scale, highlighting its unique structure and potential for creating atmospheric music, often used in film scores. The video encourages experimentation with different scales for composing music.

What are the two main types of scales used in Western music between 1600 and 1900?

Describe the pattern of tones and semitones in a major scale.

What distinguishes a minor scale from a major scale?

What is the significance of the combination of tones and semitones in music composition?

Explain the concept of a whole tone scale.

How can composers utilize whole tone scales in their music?

In what ways can a whole tone scale create an atmospheric effect in music?