What Exactly Is A Pitch - TWO MINUTE MUSIC THEORY #10

The video tutorial explains the concept of pitch in music, correcting an initial misunderstanding. It delves into sound waves and their frequencies, explaining how pitch is determined by frequency. The tutorial introduces the A440 tuning standard in Western music, where the A above middle C is set to 440 hertz. It describes how musical notes are assigned letter names from A to G, and how an octave is formed when the frequency doubles. The video also covers the division of an octave into 12 notes, each separated by a half-step, and discusses the relationships between these notes.

What is pitch and how is it related to sound waves?

Explain the significance of the 440 hertz tuning standard in Western music.

What is an octave and how does it relate to pitch?

How are the 12 notes in an octave divided and what is a half-step?

Describe the relationship between the notes in Western music.