Unit 3 Scales and key Signatures

Question 1

Given a scale determine the mode of the scale and the type of scale it is ex major, natural minor, hormonic, melodic.

Answer 1

1. find the whole and half step pattern
2. use the pattern to identify the type of scale
3. identify the key of the scale.
   count the number of sharps and flats. if major use the letter in the circle of fifths, if minor go three semitones lower than the major scale key
4. use the key and the first note of the scale given to note the degree of the scale

Question 2

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Answer 2

iodian

Question 3

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Answer 3

dorian

Question 4

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Answer 4

Phrygian

Question 5

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Answer 5

lydian

Question 6

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Answer 6

mixolydian

Question 7

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Answer 7

aeolian

Question 8

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Answer 8

locrian