Music Theory: Basics
Notes, scales, intervals, chords, and time signatures — the fundamentals of music theory.
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What are the seven letters used to name notes in the musical alphabet?
A, B, C, D, E, F, and G.
What is the alternative name for the Treble Clef?
The G Clef.
What is the alternative name for the Bass Clef?
The F Clef.
What does a sharp symbol (#) do to a note's pitch?
It raises the pitch by one half-step.
What does a flat symbol (b) do to a note's pitch?
It lowers the pitch by one half-step.
What is the function of a natural symbol in music notation?
It cancels a previous sharp or flat, returning the note to its original pitch.
What is the specific pattern of whole (W) and half (H) steps for a Major scale?
W-W-H-W-W-W-H
What is the specific pattern of whole (W) and half (H) steps for a Natural Minor scale?
W-H-W-W-H-W-W
How is a Harmonic Minor scale different from a Natural Minor scale?
The seventh note (the leading tone) is raised by a half-step.
Which intervals are classified as 'Perfect' intervals?
The Unison (1st), 4th, 5th, and Octave (8th).
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