Chord Scales

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In a C major chord scale, what is the interval between the root and the third?

  1. Major third

  2. Minor third

  3. Perfect fourth

  4. Major sixth


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The interval between the root and the third in a major chord scale is a major third, which consists of four half steps.

Which of the following is not a type of chord scale?

  1. Major scale

  2. Minor scale

  3. Pentatonic scale

  4. Chromatic scale


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The chromatic scale is not a type of chord scale because it does not have a specific root or tonal center.

In a G minor chord scale, what is the interval between the root and the fifth?

  1. Perfect fifth

  2. Minor seventh

  3. Major seventh

  4. Augmented fifth


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The interval between the root and the fifth in a minor chord scale is a perfect fifth, which consists of seven half steps.

Which of the following chord scales is commonly used in jazz improvisation?

  1. Major scale

  2. Minor scale

  3. Bebop scale

  4. Whole tone scale


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Bebop scale, also known as the altered scale, is commonly used in jazz improvisation for its chromatic alterations and dissonant intervals.

What is the name of the chord scale that is built on the fifth degree of the major scale?

  1. Lydian scale

  2. Mixolydian scale

  3. Dorian scale

  4. Aeolian scale


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Mixolydian scale is built on the fifth degree of the major scale and is characterized by its major seventh interval.

In a D major chord scale, what is the interval between the third and the fifth?

  1. Minor third

  2. Major third

  3. Perfect fourth

  4. Augmented fourth


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The interval between the third and the fifth in a major chord scale is a major third, which consists of four half steps.

Which of the following chord scales is commonly used in blues music?

  1. Major scale

  2. Minor scale

  3. Blues scale

  4. Pentatonic scale


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Blues scale, also known as the minor pentatonic scale with a flatted fifth, is commonly used in blues music for its characteristic 'blue' notes.

What is the name of the chord scale that is built on the seventh degree of the major scale?

  1. Locrian scale

  2. Ionian scale

  3. Phrygian scale

  4. Lydian scale


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Locrian scale is built on the seventh degree of the major scale and is characterized by its diminished fifth interval.

In an E minor chord scale, what is the interval between the root and the seventh?

  1. Minor seventh

  2. Major seventh

  3. Perfect octave

  4. Augmented octave


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The interval between the root and the seventh in a minor chord scale is a minor seventh, which consists of ten half steps.

Which of the following chord scales is commonly used in classical music?

  1. Major scale

  2. Minor scale

  3. Chromatic scale

  4. Whole tone scale


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Major scale is commonly used in classical music as the foundation for many chords and melodies.

In a B♭ major chord scale, what is the interval between the fifth and the seventh?

  1. Minor third

  2. Major third

  3. Perfect fourth

  4. Augmented fourth


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The interval between the fifth and the seventh in a major chord scale is a minor third, which consists of three half steps.

Which of the following chord scales is commonly used in rock music?

  1. Major scale

  2. Minor scale

  3. Pentatonic scale

  4. Harmonic minor scale


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Pentatonic scale is commonly used in rock music for its simplicity and versatility.

What is the name of the chord scale that is built on the second degree of the major scale?

  1. Dorian scale

  2. Phrygian scale

  3. Lydian scale

  4. Mixolydian scale


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Dorian scale is built on the second degree of the major scale and is characterized by its minor third and major sixth intervals.

In an F minor chord scale, what is the interval between the second and the fourth?

  1. Minor third

  2. Major third

  3. Perfect fourth

  4. Augmented fourth


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The interval between the second and the fourth in a minor chord scale is a major third, which consists of four half steps.

Which of the following chord scales is commonly used in flamenco music?

  1. Major scale

  2. Minor scale

  3. Phrygian scale

  4. Harmonic minor scale


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

The Phrygian scale is commonly used in flamenco music for its characteristic 'oriental' sound.

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