Fundamental Music Theory: Scales, Chords, Progressions &…

Question 1

Explain the construction of the major scale using the W-W-H-W-W-W-H interval pattern. Provide 3 examples in different key signatures and state the number of sharps/flats for each.

Question 2

What are the harmonic functions of all 7 scale degrees in a major scale (I, ii, iii, IV, V, vi, vii)? Rank them from most stable to least stable with explanations.

Question 3

Compare the chord progressions I-IV-V-I vs ii-V-I. When is each used in different genres (pop, jazz, classical)? Provide famous song examples.

Question 4

How do you build major, minor, diminished, and augmented triads? Show the interval formulas and provide examples from C Major scale with staff notation.

Question 5

What is the function of the Circle of Fifths for finding relative minors and key modulation? Demonstrate the progression C Major G Major D Major using pivot chords.

Question 6

Identify 4 types of cadences (perfect, imperfect, plagal, half). Give chord progression examples in C Major and explain each harmonic effect.

Question 7

Differentiate simple time (4/4, 3/4) vs compound time (6/8, 9/8). Provide 3 song examples for each category and explain their rhythmic feel differences.

Question 8

Explain 5 types of seventh chords (Maj7, Min7, Dom7, Half-Dim7, Full-Dim7). Provide third-stacking formulas and examples in jazz ii-V-I progressions.

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