Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between a key and a scale?
A scale is an ordered set of notes. A key is a tonal center plus the scale it draws on. D major as a scale is the seven notes; D major as a key is music organized around D.
How many modes are there?
Seven derived from the major scale: Ionian, Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian, Mixolydian, Aeolian (natural minor), Locrian. Each starts on a different degree of a parent major scale.
Is a pentatonic always five notes?
Yes. 'Penta' means five. The major and minor pentatonics are the most common, and the blues scale is the minor pentatonic plus a chromatic blue note.
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