Which type of scale follows this pattern of whole and half steps?
W-H-W-W-H-W-W
The pattern "W-H-W-W-H-W-W" represents the major scale.
The scale that follows the pattern of whole and half steps as W-H-W-W-H-W-W is the major scale.
The scale that follows the pattern of whole (W) and half (H) steps as described is the major scale.
To construct a major scale, you can start with any note and then follow the pattern of whole and half steps. The pattern for a major scale is:
W-W-H-W-W-W-H
Here's how you can apply this pattern to build a major scale:
1. Start on any note. For example, let's start with the note C.
2. Move up a whole step (W) from C to D.
3. Move up another whole step (W) from D to E.
4. Move up a half step (H) from E to F.
5. Move up a whole step (W) from F to G.
6. Move up another whole step (W) from G to A.
7. Move up another whole step (W) from A to B.
8. Move up a half step (H) from B to C.
By following this pattern, you have constructed a C major scale, which consists of the notes C, D, E, F, G, A, B, and back to C.