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@LearnMusicTheory

2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

So where I'm confused is that it's mentioned that the Diatonic semitone is when you get a semitone interval with different letter names, but isn't a B to a C for example a chromatic interval since C should be sharp in the key of B major or minor? Also, I would like to ask in regards to the minor scale is the minor third, sixth and seventh diatonic or chromatic? In other words is every minor interval chromatic or can it be Diatonic when looked at in perspective of the the minor scale from the tonic? I hope I'm making scene? If anyone could clarify this for me I would appreciate it. Thanks in advance.

@LearnMusicTheory

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your question! I think you're getting caught up on the notion of diatonic semitone vs diatonic interval. Diatonic semitone is a semitone spelled with different letter names. B to C is a diatonic semitone but it is NOT a diatonic interval. In interval terms, B to C is a minor second because, as you mentioned, C# is the naturally occurring second note of the scale. A diatonic interval is an interval between the root (first note of the scale) and any other note from that scale. When I read your question, another question popped into my head. Why do they even call it a diatonic semitone then? My speculation is that because, like a major scale, each note moves, letter by letter. The diatonic semitone moves from one letter to the next but that would be all that's diatonic about it. To add, since a diatonic interval is always a minor 2nd, it will never actually be a diatonic interval since the major/minor scale always begins with a major second (does that make sense?) To answer your question about diatonic intervals in the minor key. You are absolutely correct. Since music can be written in both major and minor keys, the concept of diatonic changes by the key (major or minor). In the minor scale, the minor 3rd, minor 6th, and minor 7th would be diatonic because it is naturally occurring in the key/scale. There is no such thing as a chromatic interval - just a chromatic semitone. I would never say that's a chromatic 3rd, for instance. Chromatic is typically applied to a string of chromatic/diatonic semitones played in succession in either melody/harmony roles. I could say the bass line moves from ii, chromatically to IV. I could say that flight of the bumblebee uses many chromatic runs. I hope that straightens things out. Dan

@GoldenToothBrush

5 жыл бұрын

@@LearnMusicTheory Hi Dan. Thank you so much for taking the time to write a detailed answer! So yep, that clears things up in regards to the difference between a diatonic semitones and diatonic intervals. In regards to there not being such thing as a chromatic interval aren't diminished or augmented intervals chromatic then? Sorry I'm still a little confused. Thanks again

@LearnMusicTheory

5 жыл бұрын

@@GoldenToothBrush So, I looked into the term chromatic interval. I've found some videos identifying it as an interval that cannot be found in a major or a minor scale. So diminished and augmented intervals would fit that description. That being said, I wouldn't put too much stock in the value of that knowledge. It is much more valuable to know the specific interval you're dealing with for analyzing or compositional purposes.

@GoldenToothBrush

5 жыл бұрын

@@LearnMusicTheory Thanks again! I appreciate it! :)

I have trouble playing melody with chords. So I play the chords with LH and the melody with the RH. It gets boring after a while. I wish I could play chord melody

@LearnMusicTheory

5 жыл бұрын

Hey Cedar! I totally agree with you! Here's what you need to do! Let me know if you're unsure of any of the terms I'm using. I want you to voice your right hand so that the melody note is always on top. If the chord is C, and the melody note is E, voice the right hand : G-C-E. That way you have the chord tones covered and the melody note is ringing on top. Do this for each chord in the progression. Once that gets easy, you can play the melody and chords in the right hand alone, then use the bass for sweet sweet supportive harmonies! I hope that helps! Good luck :)