How Music Works 1 - Melody - Part 1

@denim98 philosophical is not theoretical how? Could you please elaborate on this one?

we use 12 tones in the western world. eastern music uses the same 12 tones plus quarter steps inbetween every step.

we use 12 tones that every half step increases at the same ratio, the 12th root of 2.

eastern music uses 24 notes to the octave at a quarter step ratio of the 24th root of 2.

@barnumeffect5 12? I believe there are only 11 different notes in western music. 12 would be coounting the octave. Same with scales. 7 different notes, not 8.

are actually 12 notes. 13th is the octave

Ouch! You're right, of course. Counting from 0 to 11 still gives 12. Sorry for the confusion.

Can anyone tell me what the piece of music is at 4:25 - I can't place it and its really bugging me! I think its from a film..... Mike Oldfield???

Great stuff.

Thats very condescending - little Monkey!

The second note at 8:04 is sharper.

that's correct, except that western music uses melody too

Western harmonies have been found to resonate the human mind, and even non westerners can perceive the emotions conveyed through chords. It all started with the Pythagorean circle of fifths.