lisäasteikkoja

Lisäasteikkoja, often translated as "additional scales" or "extended scales," refers to musical scales that go beyond the standard diatonic or pentatonic scales commonly found in Western music. These scales incorporate additional notes or alter the intervals of familiar scales to create different melodic and harmonic colors. Common examples include modal scales derived from the diatonic system, such as the Dorian, Phrygian, Lydian, and Mixolydian modes. Beyond these, other lisäasteikkoja might include scales with augmented or diminished intervals, chromatic alterations, or those found in non-Western musical traditions. The purpose of using lisäasteikkoja is to expand the composer's or improviser's palette, offering a wider range of expressive possibilities and unique sonic textures. They are frequently employed in jazz, contemporary classical music, and various world music genres. The specific construction and character of each lisäasteikko are determined by the precise arrangement of whole and half steps, or other intervalic relationships, within the octave.