Chromatic Scales

Question 1

What is a chromatic Scale

Answer 1

A chromatic scale is made up only of semitones and contains all twelve notes in the octave

Question 2

What are the two types of Chromatic Scales

Answer 2

The two types of chromatic scales are: The chromatic scale that has no key signature, and the chromatic scale that is based on a key

Question 3

What are the two basic rules for writing a chromatic scale

Answer 3

The two basic rules for writing a chromatic scale are: Never use the same letter name more than twice, Do not change the name of the tonic note enharmonically

Question 4

what is an enharmonic change

Answer 4

An enharmonic change occurs when you change the name of the note without changing it’s pitch

Question 5

What is the basic rule when writing a chromatic scale without a key signature

Answer 5

When writing a chromatic without a key signature the notes are raised going up and lowered when going down. You use sharps as soon as possible when ascending and you use flats as soon as possible when descending

Question 6

What are the rules for writing a chromatic scale based on a key signature

Answer 6

1. Determine the tonic and dominant notes by using the first note as the tonic of a major scale
2. Write each of the remaining notes twice
3. Add the necessary accidentals to form a chromatic scale