Glossary

Ascending

A sequence of increasing pitches (e.g. A, B, C)

Interval

The relationship between two notes, or difference in pitch; identified by the distance between tones (e.g. half step)

Phrygian

Third mode of the major scale
Formula: 1, b2, b3, 4, 5, b6, b7
Sequence: H, W, W, W, H, W, W

 

Descending

A sequence of decreasing pitches (e.g. G, F, E)

Lydian

Fourth mode of the major scale
Formula: 1, 2, 3, #4, 5, 6, 7
Sequence: W, W, W, H, W, W, H

Major Minor 7th

A standard major chord with a flat 7th interval.