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Natural Scale

What is the relationship frequency and note number in the natural scale?

Tools
Tone DetectorSpectrum Analyzer

Try this

Using an instrument, play through at least two full octaves of the natural scale. For each note, record the frequency using the Tone Detector or Spectrum Analyzer.

Challenge yourself

  • Observe the difference in frequency from note to note. What is the pattern in change of frequency from note to note (if any?)
  • Plot a graph of frequency versus note number. What is the relationship?

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