Musical Scale

Musical Scale

Scale Modal Scale Major Scale Minor Scale Interval Pitch Musical Concept

A musical scale is a sequence of pitches arranged in ascending or descending order, often within an octave. Scales are fundamental to the structure of melody, harmony, and tonality in most musical traditions.

Types of Scales

• Diatonic Scale
• Chromatic Scale
• Pentatonic Scale
• Major Scale
• Minor Scale
• Modal Scale

Functions

• Provide pitch material for melodies and harmonies
• Define the tonal framework of a composition
• Vary in number of notes, tuning system, and cultural usage

See also

• Interval
• Pitch
• Diatonic Scale
• Chromatic Scale
• Modal Scales