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In most music, the majority of the notes in a tune are a set of seven notes chosen from the 12 notes of western music. The "major scale" is one way of selecting these seven notes. In the key of C, the major scale is C-D-E-F-G-A-B-C. The song "Do-Re-Mi" is all about the major scale. If you can sing that, then you know the major scale intuitively.
As an example, the main Star Wars theme uses a major scale:
C G F E D C G
The "Jedi" theme does not use a major scale; it includes e-flat which is not in the major scale.
G G C D E-flat F E-flat G
Note that the notes of the major scale are not evenly spaced in frequency. The interval between C and D is twice as big as the interval between E and F. The intervals (in terms of semitones) is:
C(2)D(2)E(1)F(2)G(2)A(2)B(1)C
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What is the 5th syllable on a music scale?
The fifth syllable (or note) on a music scale is called the dominant. For example: for the scale of C major, the fifth note (or dominant) would be G.
Is there a difference between Chinese and Japanese music?
Traditional Chinese music uses the pentatonic major scale, while traditional Japanese music uses the pentatonic minor scale.
What is the definition of a major scale in music?
A major scale is represented with intervals of whole steps between each note except for mi & fa, and ti & do.
In blue music alterations were made to the major scale to create blue tonality this was done by?
bending (lowering) the 3rd, 5th, and 7th scale degree
What does C major scale mean in music?
It means C, D, E, F, G, A, B, C are all in white keys unless told to play in black keys
8 N in a M S?
8 Notes in a Music/Major Scale
What is Music scale with no sharps or flats?
The C major scale...
In music what does major mean?
It describes the key the piece is written in. Major refers to a scale and harmonic structures. It means you have major scales or major chords or major intervals.
What scale is shown in the music note?
G major
What is the 5th syllable on a music scale?
The fifth syllable (or note) on a music scale is called the dominant. For example: for the scale of C major, the fifth note (or dominant) would be G.
How do you determine music major scale?
look for any accidenatls in the scale. If there are no accidentals, then it's a major scale, vise versa. All the sharps and flats should be included in the key signature of the scale.
Is there a difference between Chinese and Japanese music?
Traditional Chinese music uses the pentatonic major scale, while traditional Japanese music uses the pentatonic minor scale.
Is jazz music major or minor scale?
It can be in either, depending on the chart.
What is a dominant scale?
The dominant scale/chord in music is that built on the 5th scale degree of the key. In C major, the dominant is G.
What is the definition of a major scale in music?
A major scale is represented with intervals of whole steps between each note except for mi & fa, and ti & do.
What is a dominant note in a major scale?
The dominant note is the 5th note in the scale. ie: in a C Major scale, G is the dominant note. The dominant is represented by the Roman Numeral "V" in music.
8 n on a m s?
8 Notes on a Music/Major Scale
