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Is the phrygian scale the same as a minor scale except for the second note?

Yes; the second note of the phrygian scale is a half step from the first note rather than a whole step.


How many sharps or flats notes are there in music?

There are a total of seven sharps and seven flats. However, in different key signatures there are different numbers of sharps and flats (not all have seven sharps or seven flats)! Another thing to note is that a key signature can only have sharps or only have flats (they never mix- at least not in the key signature). Or they can have no sharps or flats, as in the case of C Major and A minor.


Does a note at the bottom of the staff have a higher pitch than a note at the top of the staff?

A note at the bottom of the staff does not have a higher than a note at the top of the staff. As notes go up the staff, they are higher.


What does flat mean in music terms?

A flat is a symbol at the beginning of the staff which indicates the names of the lines and spaces where the note is intended to be a half step lower than the line would otherwise indicate. A sharp would be half a step higher than the line would indicate. For instance, if your register has a flat symbol on the line that indicates a B should be played it means that the composer intended the note to be 1/2 step lower than the pitch perfect B, in other words the composer wanted a B flat played, not a B. when someone is flat in music it means they're singing in a lower pitch than they are supposed to


What are the black keys called in the do-re-mi system?

They don't have a do-re-mi name. In comparison to the other keys, they are referred to as sharps or flats. Also, they are half step higher and a half step lower than the notes to the left and right of them.

Related Questions

What is the difference between a sharp and a flat on a piano?

A sharp raises a note by half a step, while a flat lowers a note by half a step on the piano. For example, if a note is played as C♯, it is one half step higher than C; if played as C♭, it is one half step lower than C.


What is 1 half step higher than B flat?

B is half a tone higher than B flat


What are sharps and flats equal to?

Generally, the sharp and flat signs are known as accidentals. They alter the pitch of the note. As an example, D sharp is a half-step higher than D where D flat is a half step lower.


What note is located on half step above f?

G is half a note higher than F#. The full scale is C C# D D# E F F# G G# A A# B C


What does the term "F" signify in the context of music theory?

In music theory, the term "F" signifies a note that is one half step higher than F.


What note is located one half step above f sharp?

G is half a note higher than F#. The full scale is C C# D D# E F F# G G# A A# B C


Which is a higher key a major or a flat major?

A is one half-step higher than A-flat.


What does the term "G" signify in the context of music theory?

In music theory, the term "G" signifies a note that is one half step higher than G. It is known as a sharp note because it is raised in pitch.


Is the phrygian scale the same as a minor scale except for the second note?

Yes; the second note of the phrygian scale is a half step from the first note rather than a whole step.


Does the concept of "b" exist in music theory?

Yes, the concept of "B" exists in music theory. It is a musical note that is one half step higher than B natural.


Can you demonstrate how to play a sharp on the piano?

To play a sharp on the piano, simply locate the key that is one half step higher than the natural note. Press that key to play the sharp note. Sharps are indicated by a "" symbol before the note name.


Is the e flat higher than e?

No. E-flat is one half step LOWER than E.