5. Degrees of the Scale and Tonic Triads

Exercise 1 - General Knowledge

1. In a melodic minor ascending scale, which degree(s) of the scale must be sharpened?
2. In a harmonic minor ascending scale, which degree(s) of the scale must be sharpened?
3. What’s another name for the first or eighth degree of the scale?

Exercise 2 - Degrees of the Scale

Which degree of the scale do these melody extracts a) begin and b) end on?
a)

b)

c)

Exercise 3 - Adding Clefs and Key Signatures to Triads

Add the correct clef and key signature to each of these tonic triads.

1. D major
   
2. E minor
   
3. G minor
   
4. Ab major
   
5. E major
   

Exercise 4 - Adding a Clef and Accidentals to Triads

Add the correct clef and any necessary sharp or flat signs to each of these tonic triads. (Do not use key signatures).

1. Eb major
   
2. F major
   
3. G major
   
4. F# minor
   
5. C# minor
   

Exercise 5 - Writing Triads

Write the tonic triad of each of the following keys. Do not use key signatures, but remember to add any necessary sharp or flat signs.

1. Bb major
   
2. F minor
   
3. B minor
   
4. A minor
   
5. A major
   

Exercise 6 - Writing Triads and Key Signatures

Write the key signature and tonic triad of each of these keys.

1. F minor
   
2. E major
   
3. C major
   
4. C minor
   
5. D minor