Exercise 6
On the staff below, notate the diatonic and chromatic half steps abovethe given pitch and identify the note.
On the staff below, write the diatonic and chromatic half step belowthe given pitch and identify the note.
Theory Trainer
Exercise 4c Draw diatonic or chromatic half steps above or below a given note.Chromatic Scales
A scaleis a pattern of notes. When a scale consists only of notes that are half steps apart, this is called a chromatic
scale.
Properties of a chromatic scale:
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Diatonic: D
Chromatic: C#b
Example 1. 2. 3.Diatonic:
Chromatic:?
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Diatonic half step Chromatic half step