Major Scales For Saxophone Quiz 3
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Please listen to this sound file carefully. It is part of the next question.
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A major scale is made up of a specific combination of:
- A.
Whole steps and half steps
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Whole rests and half rests
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Notes and rests
- D.
None of these
Correct Answer
A. Whole steps and half stepsExplanation
A major scale is made up of a specific combination of whole steps and half steps. In music theory, a whole step refers to the distance of two semitones, while a half step refers to the distance of one semitone. The pattern of whole steps and half steps in a major scale is consistent and follows the sequence: whole step, whole step, half step, whole step, whole step, whole step, half step. This combination of intervals creates the distinct sound and character of a major scale.Rate this question:
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The letters of the musical alphabet beginning on B and going backwards are in correct order:
- A.
B A G F E D C B
- B.
B A F G E D C B
- C.
B A G F D E C B
- D.
None of these
Correct Answer
A. B A G F E D C BExplanation
The correct answer is B A G F E D C B. This is because the musical alphabet consists of the letters A-G, and starting from B and going backwards, the correct order is B A G F E D C B.Rate this question:
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The pattern for a major scale using whole and half steps is:
- A.
Whole Whole Half Whole Whole Whole Half
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Whole Whole Whole Half Whole Whole Half
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Whole Whole Half Half Whole Whole Half
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None of these
Correct Answer
A. Whole Whole Half Whole Whole Whole HalfExplanation
The given pattern for a major scale using whole and half steps is "Whole Whole Half Whole Whole Whole Half". This pattern indicates that the scale starts with a whole step, followed by another whole step, then a half step, followed by three consecutive whole steps, and finally ends with a half step. This pattern is consistent with the structure of a major scale, where the intervals between the notes follow this sequence.Rate this question:
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The two notes that are a half step away from B-flat are:
- A.
A and B
- B.
A-sharp and B-sharp
- C.
A and B-sharp
- D.
None of these
Correct Answer
A. A and BExplanation
The two notes that are a half step away from B-flat are A and B. In music theory, a half step is the smallest interval between two notes, and it represents the distance of one key on a piano. Since B-flat is one key lower than B, the notes A and B are the correct answer as they are a half step away from B-flat. A-sharp and B-sharp are incorrect because they are a whole step away from B-flat, not a half step.Rate this question:
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The two notes that are a half step away from C-sharp are:
- A.
C and D
- B.
C-flat and D-flat
- C.
C and E-flat
- D.
None of these
Correct Answer
A. C and DExplanation
The two notes that are a half step away from C-sharp are C and D. A half step is the smallest interval in Western music and represents the distance between two adjacent keys on a piano. In this case, C-sharp is located one half step above C, and D is one half step above C-sharp. Therefore, C and D are the correct notes that are a half step away from C-sharp.Rate this question:
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The two notes that are a half step away from D-flat are:
- A.
C and D
- B.
C-flat and D
- C.
D and B
- D.
None of these
Correct Answer
A. C and DExplanation
The two notes that are a half step away from D-flat are C and D. A half step is the smallest interval between two notes in Western music, and it represents the distance of one key on a piano. In this case, starting from D-flat, moving a half step down would give us C, and moving a half step up would give us D. Therefore, C and D are the correct notes that are a half step away from D-flat.Rate this question:
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The two notes that are a half step away from F-sharp are:
- A.
F and E-sharp
- B.
E-sharp and G-flat
- C.
G and E
- D.
None of these
Correct Answer
D. None of theseExplanation
The two notes that are a half step away from F-sharp are actually F and G, not any of the options provided. F-sharp is one half step higher than F and one half step lower than G. E-sharp and G-flat are enharmonic equivalents of F and G respectively, but they are not a half step away from F-sharp.Rate this question:
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The two notes that are a half step away from G-sharp are:
- A.
G and A
- B.
A-sharp and F-sharp
- C.
G and F-sharp
- D.
A and G-flat
Correct Answer
A. G and AExplanation
The two notes that are a half step away from G-sharp are G and A. In music theory, a half step refers to the smallest interval between two adjacent notes on a keyboard or in a scale. In this case, G-sharp is one half step above G, and A is one half step above G-sharp. Therefore, G and A are the correct notes that are a half step away from G-sharp.Rate this question:
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The two notes that are a whole step away from A are:
- A.
G and B
- B.
G-sharp and B-flat
- C.
G and B-flat
- D.
G-sharp and B
Correct Answer
A. G and BExplanation
The two notes that are a whole step away from A are G and B. In music theory, a whole step is equivalent to two half steps or two semitones. Starting from A, the note G is a whole step below A, and the note B is a whole step above A. Therefore, G and B are the correct answers.Rate this question:
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The two notes that are a whole step away from B are:
- A.
A and C-sharp
- B.
A-sharp and B-sharp
- C.
A and C-flat
- D.
A-flat and C
Correct Answer
A. A and C-sharpExplanation
The two notes that are a whole step away from B are A and C-sharp. In music theory, a whole step is equivalent to two half steps or two semitones. Starting from B, if we move two half steps up, we reach the note C-sharp. Similarly, if we move two half steps down from B, we reach the note A. Therefore, A and C-sharp are the correct answers as they are both a whole step away from B.Rate this question:
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Did the preceding sound file play a major scale correctly? (You can hit the Back button below to listen again.)
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
A. YesExplanation
The explanation for the given correct answer is that the preceding sound file played a major scale correctly.Rate this question:
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