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The Pentatonic Scale on Black Keys
Age 13 · Music
A pentatonic scale uses only five different notes instead of the usual seven. On a piano you can play one just by pressing the black keys, which come in a group of two and a group of three.
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In the picture
- The group of two black keys: the first two notes of the scale
- The group of three black keys: the last three notes of the scale
- A white key: not used, because the scale skips it
Examples
- Playing only the black keys up and down sounds tuneful, with no harsh clashes
- Many folk songs, like 'Amazing Grace', can be played using mostly pentatonic notes
Key takeaways
- A pentatonic scale has five notes per octave
- The five black keys in an octave form a pentatonic scale
Quiz: The Pentatonic Scale on Black Keys (Age 13)
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How many different notes does a pentatonic scale have in each octave?
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Which keys on a piano can you press to play a pentatonic scale?
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How are the black keys grouped in each octave of a piano?
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