Question 1

What types of scales are included?

Accepted Answer

Our generator includes major and minor scales, pentatonic scales, blues scales, modal scales (Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian, etc.), and exotic scales from various musical traditions including Hungarian, Arabic, and Japanese scales.

Question 2

What information is provided for each scale?

Accepted Answer

Each scale includes the scale name, type, key signature, all scale notes, interval pattern, difficulty level, suitable musical genres, and an educational description explaining the scale's characteristics and uses.

Question 3

How are the difficulty levels determined?

Accepted Answer

Difficulty levels are based on common music education practices. Beginner scales include basic major and minor scales, intermediate includes modal and harmonic variations, while advanced covers exotic scales and complex interval patterns.

Question 4

Can I filter scales by key signature?

Accepted Answer

Yes! You can filter scales by any of the 12 chromatic keys (C, C#/Db, D, D#/Eb, E, F, F#/Gb, G, G#/Ab, A, A#/Bb, B) or choose 'All Keys' to generate from any key signature.

Question 5

What are modal scales?

Accepted Answer

Modal scales are variations of the major scale starting from different degrees. They include Dorian (2nd mode), Phrygian (3rd mode), Lydian (4th mode), Mixolydian (5th mode), Aeolian (6th mode - natural minor), and Locrian (7th mode).

Question 6

How can I use these scales in my music?

Accepted Answer

Each scale comes with genre suggestions showing where it's commonly used. You can use the interval patterns to understand the scale structure, practice the note sequences on your instrument, or use them as the basis for melodies and chord progressions in those musical styles.

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