On the line, write whether the pair of notes represents a half step (H) or whole step (W).
Understand the Problem
The question is asking to determine whether each pair of notes in the provided musical notation represents a half step (H) or a whole step (W). This involves analyzing the distance between notes on a musical staff.
Answer
Top: H, W, W, H. Bottom: W, H, H, W.
The top line pairs are: H, W, W, H. The bottom line pairs are: W, H, H, W.
Answer for screen readers
The top line pairs are: H, W, W, H. The bottom line pairs are: W, H, H, W.
More Information
A half step is the smallest interval, represented by two adjacent keys on a piano, whereas a whole step is composed of two half steps.
Tips
Avoid mistaking enharmonic equivalents and consider accidentals when counting semitones.
Sources
- Half Steps, Whole Steps, and Accidentals – Open Music Theory - viva.pressbooks.pub
- How do you identify whole-step and half-step between notes on - Music Stack Exchange - music.stackexchange.com
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