The submediant corresponds to which scale degree in a major scale?

The submediant corresponds to which scale degree in a major scale?

• A. Scale degree vi
• B. Scale degree vii
• C. Scale degree iii
• D. Scale degree ii

Answer: (A)

The submediant is the sixth degree of a major scale. In a major key the scale degrees march I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, so the submediant corresponds to VI, the sixth note. For example, in C major the notes follow C, D, E, F, G, A, B; the submediant is A, the sixth degree. The functional Roman numeral for the triad on that degree in a major key is vi (usually minor), so the correct idea is that the submediant equals scale degree six.

The submediant is the sixth degree of a major scale. In a major key the scale degrees march I, II, III, IV, V, VI, VII, so the submediant corresponds to VI, the sixth note. For example, in C major the notes follow C, D, E, F, G, A, B; the submediant is A, the sixth degree. The functional Roman numeral for the triad on that degree in a major key is vi (usually minor), so the correct idea is that the submediant equals scale degree six.