How many half-steps are there between A440 and the E above it?
Answer
A
4
B
5
C
7
D
12
Explanation
Count each half-step upward from A to the E above it: A to A♯ (1), B (2), C (3), C♯ (4), D (5), D♯ (6), and E (7). So there are 7 half-steps, which is choice C.
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