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Bobby McFerrin Demonstrates the Power of the Pentatonic Scale

121 views - 19 Jan 2011

World Science Festival

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Bobby McFerrin demonstrates the power of the pentatonic scale, using audience participation, at the event "Notes & Neurons: In Search of the Common Chorus".

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Arabhi, Durga, Major Complementary, Ritusen, Ritsu, Zhi, Zheng, Raga Devakriya, Suddha Saveri, Arabhi, Scottish Pentatonic, Ujo, P'yongjo, Major complement

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