KIDS QUIZ
POP MUSIC
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Question
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The blues scale means solfege notes including “mi, sol and ti” are often lowered 1/2 step to create a soulful, expressive sound common in pop music.
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True
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False
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Explanation:
Detailed explanation-1: -The Blues Scale is so-called because it includes notes that are considered “blue” notes, the lowered 3rd, lowered 5th and lowered 7th of the key. A Blues scale built on C has the following notes: C, Eb, F, F#, G and Bb. When used with a C 7, the Eb gives a “bluesy” sound to the chord.
Detailed explanation-2: -The blues scale is essentially a minor pentatonic scale with an added chromatic passing tone leading up to sol (^5) . Example 4. The C blues scale creates stylistic clashes with the I and V chords of C major. This blues scale is used in both major and minor blues tunes, despite the clashes with the underlying harmony.
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