Chapter 17 Key Signatures and Major Scales Flashcards
1
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Interval
A
An interval is a term used to describe the difference in pitch between two notes.
2
Q
Scale
A
A scale is a pattern of notes in order of scale
3
Q
Major scale
A
A major scale is a pattern of eight notes organised in order of pitch
A piece in major will sound happy and bright
A piece in minior will sound sad and dark
4
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Accidentals
A
Accidentals are symbols that indicate a change in pitch when in a scale.
A sharp (#) makes a semitone higher and a flat (b) makes a note a semitone lower.
