Questions tagged [diatonic-harmony]

The name for the type of music theory that covers music from the Western European tradition.

Diatonic harmony is the theory of music and chord progressions that are derived from the traditional Western scales and modes. It is a subject that is taught in university music programs.

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Why did they choose the diatonic scale?

I have many questions, but all related to the necessity (if any) of the diatonic scale and the consequences of this choice. First: what are the reasons behind the choice of the Western Music diatonic scale with its definite pattern of tones and…