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Elements of Music and Notation
Quick questions on Keys, scales and key signatures explained: O-Level Music
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What is the major scale pattern?Show answer
A major scale is a fixed sequence of tones (T, a whole step) and semitones (S, a half step):
What are the three minor scales?Show answer
Minor keys come in three forms, all sharing the same key signature:
What is q1?Show answer
Write the tone-and-semitone pattern of a major scale and use it to build E major. [3 marks]
What is q2?Show answer
Explain how the harmonic minor differs from the natural minor. [2 marks]
What is q3?Show answer
Name the relative minor of B flat major and state why they are related. [2 marks]
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