5 Questions
What is a song said to be in when it uses the notes from a particular scale?
In the key of that scale
What are chords in the key also known as?
Triads
What are the labeled with roman numerals, which are useful in songwriting?
Chords
What is the distance between each of the 12 notes in western music called?
Half step or semitone
What do intervals allow you to describe?
Distances bigger than the whole step
Learn about the fundamentals of modulation, including direct key changes and building chords within a scale. Explore how different scales determine the key of a song and the use of chords in song construction.
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