Diatonic Scale
The diatonic scale is a seven‑note musical scale consisting of five whole steps and two half steps in a fixed pattern, forming the basis of most Western tonal music.
Scales
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Major scale
The major scale is a seven‑note diatonic scale characterized by a specific pattern of whole and half steps, forming the basis of much Western tonal music.