Question

Write the scale of E♭ Major, ascending only, using accidentals. Mark the semitones with a slur. PLAY each scale.

A) E♭ - F - G - A♭ - B♭ - C - D - E♭
B) E♭ - F - G♭ - A♭ - B♭ - C - D - E♭
C) E♭ - F - G - A - B♭ - C - D - E♭
D) E♭ - F - G - A♭ - B - C - D - E♭

Answer 1

The correct E♭ Major scale ascending with accidentals is E♭ - F - G - A♭ - B♭ - C - D - E♭. Scales are a fundamental aspect of learning music, and recognizing semitones is critical for understanding their structure.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct ascending using accidentals, with semitones marked by a slur is option A) E♭ - F - G - A♭ - B♭ - C - D - E♭. This scale includes three flats: E♭, A♭, and B♭. The semitones in this scale are between F and G, and between D and E♭, as these are the places where the notes are only a half step apart. Here's how you mark the semitones with a slur:

• E♭ - F (whole tone)
• F - G (whole tone)
• G - A♭ (semitone)
• A♭ - B♭ (whole tone)
• B♭ - C (whole tone)
• C - D (whole tone)
• D - E♭ (semitone)