A five-note scale commonly used in country, folk, and pop music. It has a happy and uplifting sound because it avoids certain dissonant intervals found in other scales.
Minor Pentatonic Scale: A five-note scale commonly used in blues and rock music. Unlike its major counterpart which sounds happy, this one has a more melancholic or mysterious vibe.
Blues Scale: A six-note scale often used in blues music. It combines elements of both major and minor scales to create a unique sound.
Major Scale: A seven-note scale that serves as the foundation for most Western music. It has a bright and familiar sound, often associated with happy or triumphant melodies.
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