These ideas explain how notes are organized, how they relate to each other, and why music sounds the way it does.
Pitch describes how high or low a note sounds. On the keyboard, pitch moves from left (low) to right (high).
An octave occurs when a note repeats at a higher or lower pitch. For example, C to the next C is one octave. Even though the pitch changes, the note name stays the same.
An interval is the distance between two notes. Intervals are measured by counting steps on the keyboard.
A half step moves to the very next key, with no keys in between. A whole step skips one key and moves two half steps.
These two movements — half steps and whole steps — are the basic building blocks of all scales and melodies.
A scale is formed by following a specific pattern of whole steps and half steps. This pattern gives each scale its unique sound and character.
For example, the Major Scale follows this pattern:
W – W – H – W – W – W – H
No matter which note you start on, this pattern always produces a major scale.
Scales organize the 12 available notes into usable and meaningful groups.
They help create melody, guide harmony, and establish the mood of a song.
Without scales, music would have no direction, structure, or emotional identity.
🎹 In this assignment, you will practice playing the notes C to B Major Scale on the piano using your right hand, left hand, and then both hands together. Make sure to follow the correct finger numbers while playing.
📺 A sample demonstration video is provided below. You will complete two video exercises:
👉 Watch the sample video here:
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