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In this tutorial, we are going to discuss oriental and exotic scales. So, let's have some fun.
2. Oriental scales
The oriental scale, which has its origins in China, can be built with the following formula:
As you can see, it's a scale with larger intervals than the ones we are used to working with.
Let's take a look at a C oriental scale. It consists of the C, D♭, E, F, G♭, A, B♭, and C notes.
Here's the scale on a music sheet:
And here it is played back.
3. Exotic scales
Exotic scales are a group of scales that are based on certain countries or cultures and they can be found under different names.
A comprehensive list of exotic scales can be found here.
And with that, we conclude the scales tutorial. Next time, we start the final category of threads I have for you for now when we discuss Advanced Musical Theory concepts.
- Topics of discussion
- Oriental scales
- Exotic scales
In this tutorial, we are going to discuss oriental and exotic scales. So, let's have some fun.
2. Oriental scales
The oriental scale, which has its origins in China, can be built with the following formula:
Semitone-Tone and a Semitone-Semitone-Semitone-Tone and a Semitone-Semitone-Tone
As you can see, it's a scale with larger intervals than the ones we are used to working with.
Let's take a look at a C oriental scale. It consists of the C, D♭, E, F, G♭, A, B♭, and C notes.
Here's the scale on a music sheet:
And here it is played back.
3. Exotic scales
Exotic scales are a group of scales that are based on certain countries or cultures and they can be found under different names.
A comprehensive list of exotic scales can be found here.
And with that, we conclude the scales tutorial. Next time, we start the final category of threads I have for you for now when we discuss Advanced Musical Theory concepts.
