1. Scales A scale is a series of pitched notes arranged in order of height, from which melodies and harmonies can be made A scale is a series of pitched notes arranged in order of height, from which melodies and harmonies can be made A MODE is very similar A MODE is very similar The particular notes for any scale will make a huge difference to the sound of the music The particular notes for any scale will make a huge difference to the sound of the music Composers use scales and notes carefully to give their music a special and unique flavour Composers use scales and notes carefully to give their music a special and unique flavour

2. Pentatonic Scale The pentatonic scale is made up of 5 notes The pentatonic scale is made up of 5 notes It is easy to work with as the notes will usually fit together in any order or combination It is easy to work with as the notes will usually fit together in any order or combination

3. Modes Were developed in the Middle Ages for Christian Chants and hymn tunes Were developed in the Middle Ages for Christian Chants and hymn tunes Each mode had its own particular flavour according to the layout of tones and semitones Each mode had its own particular flavour according to the layout of tones and semitones They were named after areas of Ancient Greece They were named after areas of Ancient Greece Some names are Ionian, Dorian, Phrygian Some names are Ionian, Dorian, Phrygian

4. Listening Scarborough Fair Scarborough Fair Drunken Sailor Drunken Sailor

6. Group Project Using the chords of D minor – DFA and C major CEG practice the song Drunken Sailor. Using the chords of D minor – DFA and C major CEG practice the song Drunken Sailor. You must have someone singing at least once. You can also have someone playing the melody without singing as well if you wish You must have someone singing at least once. You can also have someone playing the melody without singing as well if you wish