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Unit 7

Learning Objectives
  • 7.A: Identify whether the distance between two notes is a whole step or a half step.
  • 7.B: Build tetrachords using a pattern of whole and half steps.
  • 7.C: Build sharp and flat major scales using tetrachords, starting on a keynote.
  • 7.D: Identify the degrees/steps/tones of a scale.
  • 7.E: Build sharp and flat key signatures using the order of sharps and flats.

Resources

Book Topics

TopicPage
Tetrachords and Major Scales43
The Sharp Scales – G and D Major44
The Flat Scales – F and B♭ Major45
Key Signatures – The Sharp Keys46
Key Signatures – The Flat Keys47
Answer Key

Practice

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Staff Identification

Key Signature Identification
Recommended settings
  • Clefs: Treble Clef, Bass Clef
  • Key Signatures: All
  • Scales: Major

Staff construction

Key Signature Construction
Recommended settings
  • Clefs: Treble Clef, Bass Clef
  • Key Signatures: All
  • Scales: Major
  • Note Names: Letters