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Scales & Modes

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The Sound Palettes — Major, Minor, and the 7 ModesMajor Scale FormulaThe major scale follows a specific pattern of whole steps (W) and half steps (H): W-W-H-W-W-W-H. In C major: C(W)D(W)E(H)F(W)G(W)A(W)B(H)C. This formula works in ANY key — start on any note, follow the pattern, and you get a major scale.Natural Minor ScaleThe natural minor scale: W-H-W-W-H-W-W. In A minor:...

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