Chapter 1 Flashcards
what are enharmonic equivalents?
2 notes that sound the same but spelled differently
what is the order of flats?
BEADGCF
what is the order of sharps?
FCGDAEB
what is the order of whole steps and half steps in a scale?
WWHWWWH
how do you find the minor version of a major scale?
go down three half steps from the major scale
what is natural minor?
the same key
what is harmonic minor?
natural minor with a raised 7th
what is melodic minor
natural minor with a raised 6th and 7th on the way up and lowered on the way down
what are relative keys
same key signature
what are parallel keys
same name
what scale degree is tonic
1
what scale degree is supertonic
2
what scale degree is mediant
3
what scale degree is subdominant
4
what scale degree is dominant
5
what scale degree is submediant
6
what scale degree is leading tone/subtonic
7
when is a harmonic interval created
when notes are played at the same time - creating harmony
when is a melodic interval created?
when the notes are played successively
what scale degrees can be perfect (P)?
4th, 5th, and 8ves
what scale degrees can be major or minor (M or m)?
2nd, 3rd, 6th, and 7th
what is pitch?
the highness or lowness of a note
what are intervals?
the distance between notes
