Scales and Key Signatures
Understanding major and minor scales and how key signatures indicate tonal centers.
Key Questions
- Explain how a major scale differs from a minor scale in terms of emotional quality.
- Analyze how a key signature informs a musician about accidentals in a piece.
- Construct a simple melody using notes from a given major scale.
Ontario Curriculum Expectations
Suggested Methodologies
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