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Whole Steps and Half Steps in Music, Simplified

Every scale and chord is built from just two distances: whole steps and half steps. Here's what each is, how to spot them on a piano, and the two spots that trip...

Aug 21, 2026 7 min read
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Whole Steps and Half Steps in Music, Simplified

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