Scales and Modes
Patterns of whole and half steps
Major Scale
Which scale is it?
Choices
- Major (Ionian)
- Natural minor (Aeolian)
- Harmonic minor
Natural Minor
Which scale is it?
Choices
- Major (Ionian)
- Natural minor (Aeolian)
- Harmonic minor
Harmonic Minor
Compared with natural minor, which degree is altered?
Choices
- Raised third
- Raised sixth
- Raised seventh
Dorian
Which mode is it?
Choices
- Dorian
- Phrygian
- Lydian
- Mixolydian
- Aeolian
Phrygian
Which mode is it?
Choices
- Dorian
- Phrygian
- Lydian
- Mixolydian
- Aeolian
Lydian
Which mode is it?
Choices
- Dorian
- Phrygian
- Lydian
- Mixolydian
- Aeolian
Mixolydian
Which mode is it?
Choices
- Dorian
- Phrygian
- Lydian
- Mixolydian
- Aeolian
Major Pentatonic
Which five-note scale is it?
Choices
- Major pentatonic
- Minor pentatonic
- Whole-tone
Minor Pentatonic
Which five-note scale is it?
Choices
- Major pentatonic
- Minor pentatonic
- Whole-tone
Whole Tone
Which scale has every step equal?
Choices
- Whole-tone
- Chromatic
- Major
Other chapters: Pitch Direction and Contour · Intervals · Rhythm and Meter · Triads and Seventh Chords · Harmonic Motion · Tone and Color · Articulation and Expression · Polyphony and Texture · Applied Musicianship
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