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Scales: Advanced Concepts and Techniques
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What is the difference between a major scale and a minor scale?
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Major scales have a sharp 4th and a sharp 7th, while minor scales have a flat 3rd and a flat 6th.
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The difference between a major scale and a minor scale lies in the arrangement of whole and half steps. In a major scale, the pattern of whole and half steps is W-W-H-W-W-W-H, while in a minor scale, the pattern is W-H-W-W-H-W-W.