Chords and Scales

Question 0

Spell a Wholetone scale on C…

Answer 0

C-D-E-F#-G#-A#-C (1,1…)

Question 1

What are the way(s) to play an octatonic scale…

Answer 1

C-D-Eb-F-F#-G#-A-B-C (1,1/2…)
or
C-Db-Eb-E-F#-G-A-B (1/2,1..,)

Question 2

List a Pentatonic scale starting on C#..

Answer 2

C#-D#-F#-G#-A# (all black keys)

Question 3

Describe the Tristan Chord…

Answer 3

F-B-D#-G# played as seen

Question 4

Describe the Scriabin Mystic Chord…

Answer 4

E-A# with Left Hand (LH)

G#-D with Right Hand on top LH

Question 5

Describe the Boris Godunov Juxtaposed Chord…

Answer 5

play C octave pedal with Left Hand
C-D-F#-A with Right Hand

Repeat octave pedal with Left Hand
C-Eb-Gb-Ab with Right Hand

Question 6

Describe the Rite of Spring….

Answer 6

Fb-Ab-Cb-Fb with Left Hand
(Enharmonic=E Major)
G-Bb-Db-Eb with Right Hand

Question 7

Describe the Petrushka Chord…

Answer 7

Arpeggiate fingers throughout
Left Hand= C E G C
Right Hand= F# A# C# F#

(Play columns same time)