Chapter 1 Flashcards
1
Q
what are enharmonic equivalents?
A
2 notes that sound the same but spelled differently
2
Q
what is the order of flats?
A
BEADGCF
3
Q
what is the order of sharps?
A
FCGDAEB
4
Q
what is the order of whole steps and half steps in a scale?
A
WWHWWWH
5
Q
how do you find the minor version of a major scale?
A
go down three half steps from the major scale
6
Q
what is natural minor?
A
the same key
7
Q
what is harmonic minor?
A
natural minor with a raised 7th
8
Q
what is melodic minor
A
natural minor with a raised 6th and 7th on the way up and lowered on the way down
9
Q
what are relative keys
A
same key signature
10
Q
what are parallel keys
A
same name
11
Q
what scale degree is tonic
A
1
12
Q
what scale degree is supertonic
A
2
13
Q
what scale degree is mediant
A
3
14
Q
what scale degree is subdominant
A
4
15
Q
what scale degree is dominant
A
5
