Music Glossary: scale

Scale degrees that clash with chord tones (e.g., natural 4 over Ionian major). Use with care or resolve. more

Psychoacoustic frequency scale dividing the spectrum into 24 critical bands. more

Practice dominant/major/minor bebop scales with downbeat chord tones. Improves swing placement and harmonic clarity. more

Match scale choices to functions; avoid over-theorizing in performance. more

Matching each chord to a compatible scale to generate note choices. Useful as a map, but great solos still prioritize melody, voice-leading, and rh... more

Force MIDI notes to chosen scale to avoid clashes; audition borrowed tones deliberately. more

Standardized fingerings for major/minor to free attention for phrasing. more

Distance from nut to bridge on a guitar; affects tension, feel, tone (e.g., 24.75", 25.5"). more

Anchor common scales/modes to MIDI notes & pads; label chord tones vs tensions for fast writing. more

Know AFM/Equity rules vs indie norms; pension/health implications. more