Scales

Question 1

spelling scales

Answer 1

• you are given the scale and have to respond (write or say) the appropriate pitches in order

Question 2

interval pattern

Answer 2

• major pattern

- w,w,h,w,w,w,h

Question 3

tetrachord system

Answer 3

• major pattern
• two major tetrachords put together
• pitches have more than one name because different names are sued to make sure that the scale is spelled correctly
• all letters are used, nad accidentals are added
• key of Bb is spelled Bb, C, Db, F, G, A, Bb
• not Bb, C, D, D#, F, G, Bb becusase in it there is no E and there are two D’s

Question 4

chromatic scales

Answer 4

• raising pitches are sharp
• lowering pitchers are flat
• try to keep the numbers and accidentals in agreement
• solfege chromatic syllables, no simple answer, jus practice
• Ascending solfege syllables: Do, di, re, ri, mi, fa, fi, sol, si, la, li, ti, do
• Descending chromatic syllables: Do, ti, te, la, le, sol, se, fa, mi, me, re, ra do

Question 5

tetrachords are sets of 4-note segments

Answer 5

• true

Question 6

when spelling ascending chromatic scales, the rule is to raise notes with

Answer 6

• sharps

Question 7

the half step in a major tetrachord is between the following scale degrees

Answer 7

• 3&4