05-Major Scales and Key Signatures

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05-Major Scales and Key Signatures

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Sep 4, 2016

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Listen as we dig a little deeper into the major scale. We will also discuss key signatures and how to identify them by using the order of sharps or flats and a few tricks we picked up along the way. The circle of fifths will make its brief debut as will the concept of diatonic and chromatic steps.

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Sep 4, 2016

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