Tag: <span>minor scales</span>

We already now know that there are in all 12 unique notes as per the music wheel. That is to say,

• The 7 white keys – C, D, E, F, G, A, B
• The 5 black keys – C#(Db), D#(Eb), F#(Gb), G#(Ab), A#(Bb) 

What is a scale?: 

A scale is a group of musical notes chosen from the 12 unique notes, arranged in a sequential manner. 

A scale is used in composing melodies. Similarly, Raagas are used in Indian Classical music.

Types of Scales: 

There are many types of scales which are used in different genres of music like western, jazz, blues, rock, etc. 

However, the most common types of scales are –

• Major Scales
• Minor Scales 

Most importantly, they are widely used in Bollywood music.

What is the difference between a major scale and a minor scale?

• A major scale has a happy tone. So, a song composed in a major scale generally sounds happy. For example, 
  • Pehla Nasha (F major scale)
  • Raabta (C major scale)

• A minor scale has a sad tone. So, a song composed in a major scale generally sounds sad. For example, 
  • Tum Hi Ho (E minor scale)
  • Ae Dil Hai Mushkil (D minor scale)

Scales are the primary element in music theory. Moreover, any song is built on the foundation of a scale.