#10 LEARN FREE MUSIC THEORY
TLDRThis is a music theory lesson explaining the concept and pattern of major scales. It first defines whole tones and semitones, then shows how major scales follow a consistent pattern of whole tones and semitones. It provides examples of C, F, and G major scales, explaining how accidentals like sharps and flats are added to adhere to the major scale pattern when needed. Viewers are tasked with practicing drawing C, F, and G major scales in treble and bass clefs, marking the semitones, and memorizing the major scale tone/semitone pattern.
Takeaways
- π Scales have specific whole tone and semitone patterns that must be followed
- π The major scale pattern is whole, whole, semitone, whole, whole, whole, semitone
- πΉ All major scales use this same pattern, just starting on different notes
- π΅ Scales help group notes into a mood or feeling centered around 1 key note
- π Semitones are shown with slurs connecting the notes in sheet music
- π Flats and sharps are added to scales to ensure the proper pattern is kept
- πΌ C major has no sharps or flats and is the simplest scale to demonstrate
- π Homework is to draw C, F and G major scales in bass and treble clefs
- βοΈ Also draw the major scale tone/semitone pattern 5 times to memorize it
- π Practice drawing scales using this whole/semitone pattern framework
Q & A
What is the pattern that all major scales follow?
-All major scales follow the pattern: whole tone, whole tone, semitone, whole tone, whole tone, whole tone, semitone.
Why are scales important to learn?
-Scales are important to learn because they provide a framework for writing melodies and harmonies in a particular key. Learning scales trains your ears to the sound of different keys.
What is the purpose of marking the semitones in a scale?
-Marking the semitones in a scale helps visually show where the half steps are. This makes it easier to identify the scale type and visualize the pattern.
What causes scales like F major and G major to need accidentals (sharps and flats)?
-Scales besides C major need accidentals to preserve the whole tone/semitone pattern of the major scale when starting on different tonic notes.
What are some examples of other major scale key signatures?
-Some other major key signatures are: G major (1 sharp - F#), D major (2 sharps - F# and C#), A major (3 sharps), E major (4 sharps), B major (5 sharps), F# major (6 sharps).
What is a tonal center and how does it relate to scales?
-The tonal center is the main note that a scale and key revolves around. For a C major scale, the tonal center is C. Melodies will emphasize this note.
What is the next topic to be covered regarding scales?
-The next topic regarding scales is key signatures, which indicate the sharps and flats for a particular major or minor key.
What is the homework assignment for learning scales?
-The homework is to draw the C major, F major and G major scales in bass and treble clefs 10 times each while marking the semitones, and to write out the whole/half step pattern 5 times to memorize.
What is a slur marking and what does it indicate?
-A slur marking connects two notes together. In a scale, it indicates where two notes are a semitone apart.
What are some examples of minor key signatures?
-Some examples of minor keys are: A minor (no sharps or flats), E minor (1 sharp), B minor (2 sharps), F# minor (3 sharps), C# minor (4 sharps).
Outlines
π΅ Introducing Music Theory Lesson 10 on Scales
The host introduces music theory lesson 10 which will teach about scales, explaining that scales are patterns and formulas of whole tones and semitones. The major scale pattern is explained as whole tone, whole tone, semitone, whole tone, whole tone, whole tone, semitone. An example C major scale is drawn on the treble clef to demonstrate the pattern.
πΉ Understanding the Purpose and Tonal Center of Major Scales
The purpose of a scale is explained as creating a mood from a group of notes in an order that fits a key. Scales have a tonal center focused on the first note. More examples of major scales are shown on the treble clef for F major and G major to demonstrate why sharps and flats are added to adhere to the whole tone/semitone pattern.
π Homework Assignment to Practice Drawing Major Scales
The homework assignment is explained for students to practice drawing C major, F major and G major scales 10 times each in bass and treble clef, marking the semitones. Students should also draw the whole tone/semitone major scale pattern 5 times to memorize it.
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Keywords
π‘scales
π‘major scale
π‘whole tones
π‘semitones
π‘intervals
π‘transposition
π‘key signatures
π‘sharps and flats
π‘patterns/formulas
π‘modal scales
Highlights
Scales are made up of formulas or patterns of whole tones and semitones
Major scales follow the pattern: whole, whole, semitone, whole, whole, whole, semitone
The purpose of a scale is to provide a mood or feeling when playing a group of notes in an order
Scales center around one key note called the tonal center
C major scale demonstrated as an example with no sharps or flats
F major scale modifies B to B-flat to fit major scale pattern
G major scale modifies F to F-sharp to fit the major scale pattern
More complicated scales may require multiple sharps or flats to fit the pattern
Key signatures help manage scales with multiple sharps or flats
Practice drawing C, F and G major scales in bass and treble clefs
Mark semitones in practice scales with slurs
Memorize the major scale pattern of whole tones and semitones
Transposing scales to different root notes is important
Learning scales leads to understanding key signatures
Scales form the foundation for more advanced music theory
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