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1. A major scale
| Note no. | Degree name |
|---|---|
| 5 | E is the dominant of the A major scale |
| 6 | F# is the submediant of the A major scale |
| 7 | G# is the leading tone of the A major scale |
| 8 | A is the octave of the A major scale |
- How do you find the leading tone?
- What is leading tone of a minor?
- What scales use a leading tone?
- Why is the leading tone called that?
How do you find the leading tone?
While the scale degrees for the first six notes are the same for both major and minor scales, the seventh one is special. If the seventh note is a half step below the tonic, it is called a leading tone. If the seventh note is a half step below the tonic, it is called a leading note (or “leading tone”).
What is leading tone of a minor?
Answer: Usually the term "leading tone" is applied to the 7th degree in a major scale or the raised 7th degree in a minor scale. For example, B in the key of C, or G# in the key of A minor.
What scales use a leading tone?
The leading tone is the seventh note of the major, harmonic, and melodic minor scales. The leading tone is a half step lower than the tonic. Its name indicates that it is used melodically to lead into the tonic.
Why is the leading tone called that?
We call the seventh scale degree of any major scale the leading tone. It's a very descriptive name because the sound of it basically leads us to crave and expect a resolution up to the tonic. When a V chord returns to I, it provides a sense of resolution that completely satisfies our expectations.
