Whole Tone Scale

Question 1

What is a whole Tone Scale

Answer 1

A whole tone scale is scale made up of whole steps. A whole tone scale can begin on any note

Question 2

What are the four basic rules for writing a whole tone scale

Answer 2

The four major rules for writing a whole tone scale are:

1. The whole tone scale uses 6 different letter names
2. Do not enharmonically change the name of the starting note
3. Do not mix sharps and flat
4. Every whole tone scale contains the interval of a diminished 3rd