Scales, Scale Degrees, and Intervals

What is the whole step/half step formula for a MAJOR scale?

• WWHWWHW

• WWHWWWH

• WHWWWHW

• WHWWHWW

What is the whole step/half step formula for a NATURAL MINOR scale?

• WHWWHWW

• WWHWWHW

• WWHWWWH

• WHWWWHW

How do you change a NATURAL minor scale to a HARMONIC minor scale?

• Lower the 7th scale degree by one half step

• Raise the 3rd scale degree by one half step

• Raise the 7th scale degree by one half step

• Raise the 6th scale degree by one half step

To change a NATURAL minor scale to a MELODIC minor scale, raise both the _____ and _____ scale degrees.

• 3rd and 6th

• 5th and 6th

• 3rd and 4th

• 6th and 7th

When is melodic minor usually used?

• Ascending

• Descending

The first note (scale degree name) of the scale is the ______.

The 5th note (scale degree name) of the scale is the

What is the 7th scale degree called in a major or harmonic minor scale?

• Subtonic

• Supertonic

• Leading tone

• Submediant

What is an interval?

What is this interval?