Question

Write out 3 different scales using the circle of fifths as your guide.

Answer 1

Using the circle of fifths, the C Major Scale includes CDEFGABC, the G Major Scale includes GABCDEF#G, and the D Major Scale includes DEF#GABC#D. These scales follow a sequence of whole and half steps.

Step-by-step explanation:

Using the circle of fifths as a guide, we can create the following three scales:

1. C Major Scale: Start with the note C, and follow the circle of fifths by adding a perfect fifth interval (G), then continue this pattern. The C major scale consists of C, D, E, F, G, A, B, and C.
2. G Major Scale: Starting on G, the next note a perfect fifth interval away is D, and so on. The G major scale includes G, A, B, C, D, E, F#, and G.
3. D Major Scale: Begin on D, add the note a perfect fifth above (A), and repeat the process. The D major scale comprises D, E, F#, G, A, B, C#, and D.

Each of these scales is defined by the sequence of whole and half steps determined by its key signature, which can be found using the circle of fifths. Remember that a major scale has the pattern: whole, whole, half, whole, whole, whole, half steps.