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Why is it called the “Leading Tone”?

In a scale, what is the name of scale degree 2?   (i.e. Tonic)

Using example format below, type in the correct pitches for the following triad: B Major triad   Example: C Major triad Answer: C, E, G   Note:  – use CAPITALIZED letters  – list sharps as #  – list flats at b (lower case B)  – use commas and a single space to separate pitches

Using example format below, type in the correct pitches for the following triad: E Augmented triad   Example: C Major triad Answer: C, E, G   Note:  – use CAPITALIZED letters  – list sharps as #  – list flats at b (lower case B)  – use commas and a single space to separate pitches

Identify the quality of the triad below:   

Using example format below, type in the correct Whole and Half-steps for the following scale: Harmonic minor   Example: Major Answer: W, W, H, W, etc.   Note:  – list steps in ascending order only, using CAPITALIZED letters  – use commas and a single space to separate pitches

Using example format below, type in the correct pitches for the following scale: B Melodic minor   Example: C natural minor Answer: C, D, Eb, F, G, Ab, Bb, C, Bb, Ab, G, F, Eb, D, C   Note:  – list notes in ascending and descending order, using CAPITALIZED letters  – list sharps as #  – list flats at b (lower case B)  – use commas and a single space to separate pitches  – do not repeat top pitch

What does the “6” in the below time signature indicate?   

Select all of the scales where one sees a “Leading Tone”

Identify the quality of the scale: