Half-Steps are the nearest interval distance possible from pitch to pitch.
The naturally occurring distances between
Here are the steps between all of the Natural Letter-named notes.
Remember, scales can begin on any pitch and are complete when they reach the tonic, the keynote. So when music is in the Key of C, the tonic is C.
Different combinations of whole-step and half-step patterns, helps to create varied musical forms of expression. These pitch patterns are called MODES.
After Scroll teaches modes, we will learn symbols that raise or lower pitches.
B
C
E
F
B – C and E – F are Half-Steps.
