If a musical note is two octaves apart from E#, it means it is the same pitch as E#, but either twice as high or twice as low in frequency.
In the key of D major, the notes F and C are raised by one semitone (or one half-step) using sharps. The key signature of D major consists of two sharps: F# and C#. All other notes in the scale remain natural (i.e., no sharps or flats).
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In the key of Eb major, the notes Bb, Eb, and Ab are lowered by one semitone (or one half-step) using flats. The key signature of Eb major consists of three flats: Bb, Eb, and Ab. All other notes in the scale remain natural (i.e., no sharps or flats).
A key signature with four flats would work best with a melody that predominantly uses the notes associated with that key.
The B harmonic minor scale is a seven-note scale used in Western music. It is derived from the natural minor scale by raising the seventh note by one semitone (half-step).
The two sharps in the key signature of D major are F# and C#. These two sharps indicate that all F and C notes in the piece are raised by one semitone (half-step) throughout, creating the F# and C# notes in the scale.
A Perfect 5th is a specific musical interval commonly used in Western music. It is an interval between two notes that spans five diatonic scale degrees or seven semitones (half-steps).
A Major 3rd is a specific musical interval commonly used in Western music. It is an interval between two notes that spans three diatonic scale degrees or four semitones (half-steps).
This arpeggiated triad is formed by taking the notes of the F# minor chord and playing them in a sequence, rather than all at once. The F# minor chord is built on the root note F# and includes the minor third (A) and the perfect fifth (C#).
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This arpeggiated triad is formed by taking the notes of the Bb major chord and playing them in a sequence, rather than all at once. The Bb major chord is built on the root note Bb and includes the major third (D) and the perfect fifth (F).
This arpeggiated triad is formed by taking the notes of the Bb minor chord and playing them in a sequence, rather than all at once. The Bb minor chord is built on the root note Bb and includes the minor third (Db) and the perfect fifth (F).
