Scale Interval Theory
Interval Formula Sets
Section titled “Interval Formula Sets”Here we look at the types of scales typically found in music and how they are constructed. The construction of scales are made up by intervals (distance between 2 notes), and each scale has a particular interval formula made up of a unique interval set.
1. Major Scale/ Ionian Mode
Section titled “1. Major Scale/ Ionian Mode”Intervals
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Pentatonic Scales
Section titled “Pentatonic Scales”Major Pentatonic
Section titled “Major Pentatonic”Intervals
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