The Whole Tone Scale
The Whole Tone Scale The whole-tone scale is a six-note scale, where each note is a tone (whole step) higher/lower than the next. There are two varieties: Since the interval …
Minor Scales with 7 Sharps/Flats
A# Minor A# minor is the relative minor key to C# major. Both have 7 sharps in the key signature. Here are the A# harmonic minor scales: And the A# …
Major Scales with 7 Sharps/Flats
You should already know all the keys and scales with up to six sharps or flats. In this lesson we will look at the keys with seven sharps or flats. …
Key Signatures
Relative Major and Minor Keys Each key signature represents one major key, and one minor key. These two keys are called “relative” keys – they share a key signature because …
Identifying the Key (ABRSM Grade 5)
In ABRSM grade 5 theory you are normally asked to work out the key of some music without a key signature. You are given four key options for each melody. …
Scales in Any Clef (ABRSM Grade 5)
In the ABRSM Grade 5 Music Theory exam you may be asked to identify the correct clef of a scale. The correct clef might be treble, bass, alto or tenor. …
Minor Scales with 6 Sharps/Flats
D# Minor The D# minor scales share most of their notes with the F# major scale. Both keys have six sharps in the key signature. Here are the D# minor …
Major Scales with 6 Sharps/Flats
Major Scales All scales have something in common; they have a defined pattern of tones and semitones. All major scales are made up with the following pattern, where T=tone and …
Chromatic Scales
The word “chromatic” actually means “colourful” – the scales are very colourful since they use ALL 12 different notes available in one octave, instead of just 7 of them! The …
Scales and Keys with 5 Sharps/Flats
You should already know the keys with 4 sharps/flats. In this lesson we will learn about the four keys that have five sharps or flats in the key signature. They …