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Lesson 27: The Sharp Scales – G and D Major

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.

Practice​

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Keyboard Identification​

Keyboard Note Identification​
Recommended settings
  • Notes: All
  • Note Names: Letters
Keyboard Reverse Identification​
Recommended settings
  • Clefs: Treble Clef, Bass Clef
  • Treble Range: A treble clef on a staff with whole notes placed on the C and A ledger lines
  • Bass Range: A bass clef on a staff with whole notes placed on the E and C ledger lines
  • Positions: Lines and Spaces
  • Key Signatures: Natural, 1 Sharp, 2 Sharps, 1 Flat, 2 Flats
  • Require Octave: OFF
  • Helpers: OFF
  • Accidentals: ON

Additional Resources​

Readings​

Lessons​

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The Basics​
Scales and Key Signatures​

Reference​