How to use scale identification on the staff
Start with the first and last tonic, then compare characteristic degrees against a major scale on that tonic. A raised fourth points toward Lydian; a lowered seventh distinguishes Mixolydian from major; Dorian has a minor third and major sixth. These questions show an ascending octave of individually written notes. They test recognition of a supplied collection, not discovery of a song’s tonic or interpretation of an entire score. Exact note spelling remains visible in the explanation.
Try a concrete example
C4 D4 E4 F#4 G4 A4 B4 C5 is C Lydian. Keeping F natural instead produces C major. C D Eb F G A Bb C is Dorian, with a minor third and major sixth.
Make a small practice task
Write down the characteristic degree before selecting an answer. Rebuild a missed scale in the construction tool.
Read the result carefully
Uses equal temperament and explicit written pitches. No account, teacher identity verification, secure exam proctoring or guarantee of learning. Local records and result receipts are editable by the device owner.
Work with the controls
- Choose treble or bass clef and written-note range
- Choose 1–50 questions and chord types
- Answer once, inspect the spelled-note explanation, then continue
- Keep optional local progress and XP
- Copy a repeatable configuration link; export a self-reported completion receipt
Use a short, repeatable task. Configuration links preserve the visible parameters and start a fresh session rather than sharing private scores. In an exercise, submit one first answer, inspect the revealed spelling and choose Next question. A completed set offers a self-reported receipt. Diagram exports and achievement summaries have their own controls above; they do not evaluate an acoustic performance.
Use the connected resources below to move from this experiment to a specific chord, scale or listening task. A diagram identifies pitches; a generated example gives you something to inspect and adapt. Neither is a prescribed fingering or an assessment of your physical technique.
