Ever wonder, “What are the notes in D harmonic minor?” or “How do I spell the 6th mode of melodic minor?” This free PDF spells out every major, harmonic minor and melodic minor scale in every key, …
How Do You Make Spooky Sounding Music?
As Halloween approaches, a lot of musicians ask how to make music sound spooky. Major and minor scales mostly give you consonant, settled sounds, which is the opposite of the eerie, unsettled feeling …
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Why Is It Important to Know the Circle of Fifths?
The circle of fifths is a road map for scales, chords and key signatures. Tap any key on the interactive circle below to see its key signature, chords and closest keys, then test yourself with the …
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What Is the Significance of the Melodic Minor Scale?
The melodic minor is far more than a classical exercise. It’s the only scale besides the major scale built entirely from whole and half steps with no two half steps in a row, and it’s full of fresh …
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How To Memorize Major Scales
Memorizing the major scales is one of the most useful things a musician can do, and it doesn’t have to be hard. Below is the method that worked for me and many of my students, plus a trainer that lets …
Scale Spelling Calculator
Pick a root note and a scale to get its correct spelling, with every note named the way it’s written on the staff. You also get the formula, the step pattern, the notes on piano and guitar, and the …