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Lesson 55 of 84 ยท Music Theory

Tuning Systems Compared (Part 2)

Learn about tuning systems compared (part 2): sight-read a simple melody in a new key

What You'll Learn

A tritone spans three whole steps (like C to F#). In medieval times it was called 'diabolus in musica'โ€”the devil in music.

1

Sight-read a simple melody in a new key

2

Identify non-chord tones in a passage

Notes on the Staff

G4
G4
A4
B4

Check Your Understanding

Question 1 of 3

What is timbre?