Half and Whole Steps Microlesson

Introduction

The half step and the whole step arrangement are fully responsible for Western music sonority and they are the foundation of Western music. To understand a half step, it is important to become familiar with the piano keyboard.

Explore

View the presentation below to learn more about half and whole steps. Prepare to take notes and use the navigational buttons at the bottom of the video to pause, rewind, or move forward.

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Challenge

Half & Whole Steps Matching Activity

See how well you understand the content for this lesson by participating in the self-assessment activity below!

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