![]() ![]() The chromatic scale can start on any key (as can any scale really), but consists only of half-step intervals! So a chromatic scale starting on C on the diagram below: Now logic probably says that following on from the Major scale we should look at the minor scales – but not me! I laugh in the face of danger! Who needs logic anyhow! (2) Either way, take the time to practice and bed in this awesome scale pattern! ![]() You might find it easiest to work through all the white keys before moving onto the black ones – or maybe you’d like to move chromatically. Try to play every major scale by starting at all the different notes and applying the major scale pattern. Sit down to the keyboard (I love you if you’re already there – if you’re not, I still love you) The reason that they’re called Major scales, is because these scales consist primarily of larger, or Major-er intervals (an interval is the posh word we use to describe the distance between notes). Major scales are generally described as sounding ‘happy’ or ‘positive’. So what’s the pattern here? Follow along with me:Į♭ – F = whole-step F – G = whole-step G - A♭= half-step A♭-B♭= whole-step B♭-C= whole-step C-D= whole-step D-E♭ = half-step.ĭidn’t I tell you! Isn’t music glorious?! Now a quick bit of info about Major scales: Or, just to make this super accessible for everyone, we might number it as ‘ 1’. We also call that central tone the tonic. For example, in both C-Major & C-Minor, the central or home tone is C. We often refer to scales by the key that they belong to – a key being a collection of notes where a certain tone feels like the central or home tone. A scale is simply a collection of notes played in a particular (usually consecutive) order. So, if you’re all set to learn, let’s meet at the piano and get stuck in! ![]() Scales are also the OG of finger exercises and training if you’ve got a bit of a Evgeny Kissin type dream going on (I’m personally trying to model his hair) and will teach you the curves and crevices of the piano keyboard in the most beautiful way! Howdy! Today we’re going to be covering and discovering the scales of the piano!īy investigating this crucial element of musical theory, we’re able to better compose our own music, and able to better understand the music of others that we might be essaying to learn. ![]()
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