First, let's listen to two songs to see if you can hear the difference between a melody built on a diatonic scale and one that uses many chromatic pitches, not part of the seven-note scale. We can also check our sense of tonality with these examples. Which song uses more chromatic notes in the piano accompaniment? Brahms: Lullaby Schumann: "In the lovely month of May"

First, let's listen to two songs to see if you can hear the difference between a melody built on a diatonic scale and one that uses many chromatic pitches, not part of the seven-note scale. We can also check our sense of tonality with these examples. Which song has a more diatonic melody (listen to one complete verse)? Brahms: Lullaby Schumann: "In the lovely month of May"

First, let's listen to two songs to see if you can hear the difference between a melody built on a diatonic scale and one that uses many chromatic pitches, not part of the seven-note scale. We can also check our sense of tonality with these examples. Which song feels like it is more clearly focused around a key center? Brahms: Lullaby Schumann: "In the lovely month of May"

First, let's listen to two songs to see if you can hear the difference between a melody built on a diatonic scale and one that uses many chromatic pitches, not part of the seven-note scale. We can also check our sense of tonality with these examples. Which song feels as though it does not resolve to its key center at the end? Brahms: Lullaby Schumann: "In the lovely month of May" Schumann: "In the lovely month of May"

Now let's check your ability to recognize the difference in mood heard in major versus minor keys. Listening to the two examples below, both dances by Mozart, and answer the following questions. Which example sounds more somber, suggesting it might be in a minor key? Mozart: Symphony No. 40, III Mozart: Eine kleine Nachtmusik, III

Now let's check your ability to recognize the difference in mood heard in major versus minor keys. Listening to the two examples below, both dances by Mozart, and answer the following questions. Leaving tempo aside, which selection sounds brighter, suggesting a major key? Mozart: Symphony No. 40, III Mozart: Eine kleine Nachtmusik, III

It is important to perceive the qualities of harmony and the concept of tonality. Try hearing these concepts by listening to this appealing orchestral movement. Do you think the opening is in a: Haydn: Symphony No. 94 in G major (Surprise), second movement