Chromatic scale rules

The “Rules in Stone” for writing any Chromatic Scale are:

• The Chromatic Scale must start and end on the same Tonic note.
• Each letter name is used at least once. ...
• A letter name may be used twice in a row, but never more than twice in a row.
• There will always be 5 single notes – 5 letter names that are only used once.

1. What is the third rule of the chromatic scale?
2. What are the 12 notes of the chromatic scale?
3. What is the chromatic order of scales?
4. Does the chromatic scale skip any notes?

What is the third rule of the chromatic scale?

Chromatic Scale Piano

There are just a couple rules to follow to play a chromatic scale starting on any note with ease. Rule 2: You can only use your 2^nd finger when you have two white keys next to each other with no black key between them. Rule 3: For every other white note, use your thumb.

What are the 12 notes of the chromatic scale?

What Is the Chromatic Scale?

• C.
• C♯/D♭
• D.
• D♯/E♭
• E.
• F.
• F♯/G♭
• G.

What is the chromatic order of scales?

The 12 discrete pitches within an octave are C, C-sharp/D-flat, D, D-sharp/E-flat, E, F, F-sharp/G-flat, G, G-sharp/A-flat, A, A-sharp/B-flat, and B.

Does the chromatic scale skip any notes?

When you play a Chromatic Scale, you play every single note starting from the first one. So essentially, you play every 1/2 step, instead of skipping some like you do in a Major or Minor Scale.