The Major Scale Formula - TWO MINUTE MUSIC THEORY #25

The video tutorial explains the concept of major scales in Western music, focusing on the fixed set of intervals that define them. It details the interval pattern of major scales, which consists of whole and half steps, and provides a humorous warning against composing in E sharp major. The tutorial then offers a step-by-step guide to constructing an E major scale and concludes by explaining how the same method can be used to build any major scale. The next lesson will cover minor scales.

What are the half steps in a major scale?

What is the series of intervals in a major scale?

Why should one avoid writing a piece in E sharp major?

Explain how to construct an E major scale step by step.

What is the significance of the leading tone in a major scale?