Mastering Major Scales Quiz

What is the formula for constructing a major scale using whole steps (W) and half steps (H)?

• W-W-H-W-W-W-H

• W-H-W-W-H-W-W

• W-W-H-W-W-H-W

• W-W-W-H-W-W-H

Identify the third note of the C major scale.

• D

• E

• F

• G

Which note is the seventh note in the G major scale?

• F

• F#

• E

• D

Using the major scale formula, what is the fourth note in the D major scale?

• G

• F#

• A

• E

If you start on the note A, what is the second note in the A major scale?

• B

• C#

• D

• E

Explain why the B major scale has five sharps.

• Because it follows the W-W-H-W-W-W-H pattern starting on B.

• Because it is a minor scale.

• Because it starts on a sharp note.

• Because it has a flat key signature.

Determine the pattern of whole and half steps in the F major scale.

• W-W-H-W-W-W-H

• W-H-W-W-H-W-W

• W-W-H-W-W-H-W

• W-W-W-H-W-W-H

What is the fifth note of the E major scale?

• B

• C#

• D#

• F#

Using the major scale formula, identify the sixth note in the B major scale.

• G#

• A#

• F#

• E

How does the major scale formula help in identifying the notes of the A major scale?

• It provides a sequence of whole and half steps to follow.

• It tells you the key signature.

• It shows the relative minor scale.

• It lists all the sharp notes.