Alfreds essentials of music theory is designed for students of any age, whether listeners or performers, who want to have a better understanding of the language of music. Use this list alongside the circle of fifths to help yourself understand and memorize scales and their relationships with one another. Bass guitar scales pdf free download bass scales are successions of notes with a relationship between them and it is necessary, for any instrument, to know and master them in ours concretely, they will allow us to create bass lines or to improvise in an efficient way. Pdf alfreds essentials of music theory bk 1 3 ear training.
For minor scales, take the corresponding major scale, and add 3 flatsremove 3 sharps. Scale patterns from tetrachord combinations no treble. The symbol of the bass clef is derived from the old german way of writing f. Print and download major tetrachords for band mastering scales part 1 sheet music. Play the 12 tetrachords 48 notes slowly at each quarter note equal to. You would keep the same notes written, but change the key signature to 2 flats no flats or sharps in treble clef.
An enharmonic tetrachord has a characteristic interval that is greater than about fourfifths the total tetrachord interval. For example, the f major scale starts and stops on the note f. To avoid this, cancel and sign in to youtube on your computer. The chromatic scale has 12 steps but is also leads from a note one octave up. Heres a list of all major scales in order of fifths. Heres an example of the f major descending scale, using the bass clef.
These piano scales will later help us to understand the structure and logic of a melody and the logic and function of each chord, deriving from a certain scale. Finally, join the two tetrachords together with a whole step to produce the g major scale. Play the 12 tetrachords 48 notes slowly at each quarter note equal to one beat per second mm60. Circle of fifths chart printable circle of fifths pdf. Classically, the characteristic interval is a ditone or a major third, and the two smaller intervals are quarter tones, e. Understanding tetrachord shapes and the tetrachord cycle provides an efficient way to master scalearpeggio patterns. Ag f e whatever the tuning of the tetrachord, its four degrees are named, in ascending order, hypate, parhypate, lichanos or hypermese. When we write a descending scale, the pattern of tones and semitones is reversed, so instead of being ttsttts, it is stttstt.
Scales are the building blocks of bass lines and bass solos. Learn to create coolsounding bass lines for the most important chord progressions. The first fingering to learn for the one octave natural minor scale is fairly easy. Looking at the scale below, answer the following questions. Major scales have a pattern of two tones and a semitone at both ends, they are joined in the middle by a. The lesson steps then explain how to identify the dsharp major scale note interval positions, choose the note names and scale degree names. Bass clef scale cello sheet music, cello music, trombone. It contains a huge amount of information to help you learn and master the fingerboard. Here are all the major scales on the bass clef along with a printable pdf. Its much easier to remember 4note patterns than 7 or 8note patterns, so breaking it down into two parts can be very helpful. Lets use the fourth mode of the a major scale for an example. For more in depth information about this, please take a moment to read about tetrachords and major scales. Rule for the major scale and all associated 7note modes and scales. Some however are different and depend on which black notes come up in that particular scale.
How knowing about tetrachords and major scales can help you. Use sharps and flats for individual notes where required. The chords could have come first, and often do, but chords and scales or modes are always linked in the jazz world. Use sibelius or noteflight notation software with the notes on the treble clef staff to view the notes on each line and space from the projector and computer. Our site is a resource for learning scales on bass guitar. Basics of music theory, major scales, triads and 7th chords and more are covered. When two tetrachords are joined together by a whole step, they make up a major scale. Using minims be careful with the stems write the same scale in the bass. All of the major scales begin and end on the same note. Building the other major scales now we have the complete material for all scales. Were going to confine this a bit more and restrict ourselves to four scalarly adjacent notes.
Scales which go up are called ascending, and scales which go down are descending. If youre having trouble remembering the names of the lines and spaces, these are the sayings i use. As we want to use only seven letters to denote the members of the scale we have to introduce an extension. If youd like more information on treble clef scales, go to major scales. If you were asked to write the scale without a key signature, add the necessary sharps and flats next to each note of the scale. If you want to see the fingerings to play the scales on the piano, go to piano scales. If youre interested in learning about the tetrachords of the major scale, then this lesson is for you. Melodic elements are presented in accidentals, enharmonics, and whole and half steps, as well as tetrachords and major scales. June 1998 subcourse overview this subcourse is designed to teach you to identify and write scales and key signatures. Complete this g major scale and draw the correct clef at the beginning. A scale degree is designated by an arabic numeral with a cap which indicate the position of the note within the scale. Move the notes onto alternate lines and spaces up and down c major scale drill while students name the notes.
Key signatures and scales worksheet 11 a flat major scale. The first note will always be 1, second note is 2, third note is 3, and so on until you get to the last note which is scale degree number 8. This title is perfect for the bassist who has started studying and is ready to learn more. Tetrachords and scales 2 although there are different greek terms for tetrachords, we will use these mdern terms major minor phrygian augmented diminished the combination of the first 4 tetrachords can make up all major, minor amd dorian scales. As you can see, the c major scale contains a half step between the 3 rd and 4 th scale degrees and the 7 th and 8 th scale degrees. The solution below shows the a harmonic minor scale notes, intervals and scale degrees on the piano, treble clef and bass clef the lesson steps then explain how to identify the a harmonic minor scale note interval positions, choose the note names and scale degree names. We could now apply our wwhwwwh rule to d, e, f etc. Write out the major scale for all 12 keys on manuscript paper. This note is also used to identify the name of the scale. Mastering scales with tetrachords, part 2 learn jazz standards. If you take the c major scale divide it into two equal parts, called tetrachords. Tetrachords are physically easier to grab on the bass than full, 7note scales. Free two octave scale sheets for music teachers and students download or print your two octave scale sheets for trumpet, flute, clarinet, saxophone and all other brass and wind instruments now from.
The e flat major scale on piano, treble and bass clef. Here youll find piano scales in the treble and bass clef with their fingering. Music theory video 203 explaining tetrachords and major scales. All major scales can be split in half, into two major tetrachords a 4note segment with the pattern 221, or wholestep, wholestep, halfstep. So when it comes to application, tetrachords are a part of the learning process that can be applied in a limitless number of situations. The theory section of excellence in theory, book one concentrates on learning the basic language of music that helps develop wellrounded musicians. The rest of the notation examples will be shown in treble clef, but all the examples are provided for reference in the others 3 clefs as well at the end of this lesson. In this all inone theory course, you will learn the essentials of music through concise lessons, practice your music reading and writing skills in the exercises, improve your listening skills with the available ear. Now we will take a look at the f major scale in music notation. Heres a video showing chords in the key of d major on piano keyboard. Using treble clef, try creating the g major scale by writing out the first tetrachord.
The scales include major, three types of minor, the major and minor pentatonic scales, and the blues scale. The best way to understand this is to practice it on paper using several different scales. Using tetrachords make scales learn jazz standards. Available in three separate volumes or as a complete set, essentials of music theory also includes ear training cds performed by acoustic instruments, a teachers answer key book, reproducible teachers activity kits, bingo games, flash cards and computer software.
For example in a g major scale there is 1 sharp 3 sharps in treble clef. Major scales are made up of two tetrachords joined together by a whole step. A scale is a stepwise arrangement of notespitches contained within an octave. All scales and patterns can be played many different ways on the bass fretboard. Diminished was thrown in to include scale variations with certain chords. Scales and key signatures subcourse number mu 0 edition a us army element, school of music 1420 gator boulevard, norfolk, va 235215170 12 credit hours edition date. The rest of the notation examples will be shown in treble clef, but all the examples are provided for reference in the others 3. Here it is in all 4 commonly used clefs treble, bass, alto and tenor. A lesson on the tetrachords of the major scale hear and. If playback doesnt begin shortly, try restarting your device. July 3, 2008 tetrachordal approach to major scale modes. The notes above are all natural however any of this notes can be raised or lowered a half.
The c major scale is a subset of the mother of all scales, the chromatic scale. Essential tool for all musical instrument players ukulele chord progressions in the circle of fifths. For a quick summary of this topic, have a look at major scale. The scales section contains a large collection of common and. When used on a modern stave the dots are either side of the 4th line, showing that note is f. The bass clef is also known as the f clef and looks like this. Understanding and mastering the tetrachord guitar tricks. Half steps, whole steps, and the diatonic set scales, keys. Mar 18, 2010 tetrachords are physically easier to grab on the bass than full, 7note scales. Oneoctave natural minor scale bass scales studybass. There are certain aspects of the study of scales that require the knowledge of the tetrachord and thats why were dedicating this lesson to the study of the concept of the tetrachord. In this lesson, we learn how to play the e flat major scale. Beginning electric bass is part 1 of a 3 part series written by david overthrow.
Identifying the note names in the c major scale tetrachords. Nov 21, 2016 the bass clef scale is an easy to learn scale that will widely improve your piano paying. Check out our free fingering charts for brass instruments and wind instruments. List of all major scales with notes, diatonic triads.
Incremental learning is what really makes it useful. There are a total of eight notes or two tetrachords in a major scale. Download pdf alfred s essentials of music theory bk 2 book full free. Use this list alongside the circle of fifths to help yourself understand and memorize scales and their relationships with one. Scales and arpeggios by jp dias gustavo lopez segura. We can describe all seven major modes as the combinations of four different tetrachords. As far as applying it in the real world, heres where it can really help you. D major scale, key signature, common chord progressions and piano key chord charts. For now, that is all we need to know, but you will find a chart of all the intervals on the accompanying pdf file.
Looking for more free resources for music teachers and students. At ukuleles unanimous we are a group of people world wide who unanimously enjoy playing the ukulele. Here is a pdf of the 16 most important scales in jazz and their corresponding tetrachords. Music theory circle of fifths for ukulele the ukulele circle of fifths. This material initially consists of learning the tetrachords for anyone who cant play all 12 scales with legitimate understanding and beyond motor memory. A tetrachord is a series of four notes having a pattern of. Major tetrachords for band mastering scales part 1 by. Each scale page features information on the scale including the spelling, triads and seventh chords in the scale, neck diagrams of the scale, and. Videos you watch may be added to the tvs watch history and influence tv recommendations. Available in three separate volumes or as a complete set, essentials of music theory also includes ear training cds performed by acoustic instruments, a teachers answer key book, reproducible teachers activity kits, bingo games, flash cards and computer software available separately.
The only 2 other tetrachord shapes are used for chromatic scales all halfsteps and the upper half of the melodic form of a minor scale. If there is a key signature, remember that the only degrees of the scale which could ever need an accidental are the 7th all minor scales or 6th melodic minor ascending. Each scale includes the notes, diatonic triads within in the key, and the relative minor. The two dots on the right of the bass clef symbol surround the line on which f pitch is written.
Scales tetrachords are a fantastic prerequisite for learning scales. By the end of this module, you should be able to 1 describe the diatonic set and understand how it is used to create major and minor scales, 2 sing major and minor using solfeggio solfege syllables, 3 explain the difference between natural, harmonic, and melodic minor, 4 spell major and minor scales starting on any note using accidentals in treble and bass clef. Individual part,score,set of parts sheet music by christopher burnett. Modes are scales of a kind, so they have tetrachords, too. This is also valuable to do for double bass players. Major and minor scales contain seven notes or scale degrees. Piano music scales often use the same finger pattern. In this all inone theory course, you will learn the essentials of music through concise lessons. You will want to use one finger per fret to cover the fourfret range. Instrumentalists gain a higher working knowledge of their instrument and of the music they play. All cows eat grass g is the lowest line and a is the lowest space. The basic tetrachords, and other melodic patterns modules 1 and 2 are about jazz basics. Therefore an eight note scale would be made of two fournote tetrachords.
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