Minor Scales: Parallel and Relative

Question 1

parallel

Answer 1

• using a major scale and changing the accidentals to create the minor

Question 2

relative

Answer 2

• using the same accidentals as a major scale just changing the starting and ending pitch

Question 3

parallel keys

Answer 3

• same notes but different key signature and accidentals
• there is a different interval patter form minor keys
• W, H, W, W, H, W, W

Question 4

relative keys

Answer 4

• two scales that share the same key signature
• the minor scale starts on the 6th degree of the major scale
• ex. C major has the A as the 6th scale degree. C major’s relative minor is A minor

Question 5

identifying the key without having to listen

Answer 5

• look at the key signature
• now we have it narrowed down to two possible keys
• look at the first and last note of the melody and the bass line
• leading tone accidental
• 7th note of the scale (half step lower than the tonic note)
• minor needs an accidental to create the leading tone half step

Question 6

parallel and major and minor scales share the same tonic

Answer 6

• true

Question 7

minor scales are constructed with 2 tetrachords

Answer 7

• true

Question 8

a minor scale begins on the _______ degree of the major scale

Answer 8

• 6th