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Lesson 66 of 84 ยท Music Theory

Building Major Scales (Part 3)

Learn about building major scales (part 3): use the circle of fifths to determine key signatures

What You'll Learn

Chord construction: stack thirds to build triads. C-E-G is major; C-Eโ™ญ-G is minor; C-E-G# is augmented; C-Eโ™ญ-Gโ™ญ is diminished.

1

Use the circle of fifths to determine key signatures

2

Name and construct the seven modes

Notes on the Staff

F4
E4
D4

Check Your Understanding

Question 1 of 3

What does 'forte' mean?

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