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Jazz and Blues: A Study of the Blues Scale

Description: This quiz is designed to test your knowledge of the blues scale, a fundamental element of jazz and blues music.
Number of Questions: 15
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What is the root note of the blues scale?

  1. 1

  2. 2

  3. 3

  4. 4


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The root note is the first note of the scale and is represented by the number 1.

How many notes are there in the blues scale?

  1. 5

  2. 6

  3. 7

  4. 8


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The blues scale consists of six notes.

What is the interval between the root note and the second note of the blues scale?

  1. Major second

  2. Minor second

  3. Major third

  4. Minor third


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The interval between the root note and the second note of the blues scale is a minor third.

What is the interval between the second note and the third note of the blues scale?

  1. Major second

  2. Minor second

  3. Major third

  4. Minor third


Correct Option:
Explanation:

The interval between the second note and the third note of the blues scale is a whole tone.

What is the interval between the third note and the fourth note of the blues scale?

  1. Major second

  2. Minor second

  3. Major third

  4. Minor third


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The interval between the third note and the fourth note of the blues scale is a minor third.

What is the interval between the fourth note and the fifth note of the blues scale?

  1. Major second

  2. Minor second

  3. Major third

  4. Minor third


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The interval between the fourth note and the fifth note of the blues scale is a major second.

What is the interval between the fifth note and the sixth note of the blues scale?

  1. Major second

  2. Minor second

  3. Major third

  4. Minor third


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The interval between the fifth note and the sixth note of the blues scale is a minor third.

What is the interval between the sixth note and the root note of the blues scale?

  1. Major second

  2. Minor second

  3. Major third

  4. Minor third


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The interval between the sixth note and the root note of the blues scale is a major third.

What are the three most common types of blues scales?

  1. Major blues scale

  2. Minor blues scale

  3. Dominant blues scale

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The three most common types of blues scales are the major blues scale, the minor blues scale, and the dominant blues scale.

Which blues scale is most commonly used in jazz music?

  1. Major blues scale

  2. Minor blues scale

  3. Dominant blues scale


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The dominant blues scale is most commonly used in jazz music.

Which blues scale is most commonly used in blues music?

  1. Major blues scale

  2. Minor blues scale

  3. Dominant blues scale


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The minor blues scale is most commonly used in blues music.

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

  1. The major blues scale has a major third, while the minor blues scale has a minor third.

  2. The major blues scale has a minor third, while the minor blues scale has a major third.

  3. The major blues scale has a major seventh, while the minor blues scale has a minor seventh.

  4. The major blues scale has a minor seventh, while the minor blues scale has a major seventh.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The major blues scale has a major third, while the minor blues scale has a minor third.

What is the difference between the dominant blues scale and the other blues scales?

  1. The dominant blues scale has a raised fourth.

  2. The dominant blues scale has a lowered fifth.

  3. The dominant blues scale has a raised seventh.

  4. All of the above


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The dominant blues scale has a raised fourth, a lowered fifth, and a raised seventh.

How can you use the blues scale to create a blues melody?

  1. Use the root note as the tonic.

  2. Use the third note as the tonic.

  3. Use the fifth note as the tonic.

  4. Use the seventh note as the tonic.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The root note is the tonic of the blues scale.

How can you use the blues scale to create a blues chord progression?

  1. Use the root note, the fourth note, and the fifth note.

  2. Use the root note, the third note, and the fifth note.

  3. Use the root note, the second note, and the fifth note.

  4. Use the root note, the third note, and the seventh note.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The most common blues chord progression is the 12-bar blues, which uses the root note, the fourth note, and the fifth note.

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