The major scale is the “source code” and diatonic 3rds are one of the quickest ways to see how triads, sevenths, arpeggios and modes are all derived. Here’s C major in diatonic thirds (everything comes straight from the scale — no sharps/flats). Up top is the Circle of Thirds showing the quality of each 3rd: 🟩 Major 3rd = two whole steps 🟧 Minor 3rd = W–H (or H–W) inside the scale Practice ideas: • Run it up and down • Switch string pairs (watch the G → B jump 👀) • Move it to a new root note

A wonderful day in Aberdeenshire, Scotland, yesterday as the historic Stonehaven Feein' Market returned with a great day of music and dancing. One of the highlights is those learning the first steps in Highland dancing, the Pas de Basques and Highcuts. Here are the students from the Lindsay School of Dance in Laurencekirk showing us those first steps. Well done to all and thank you to the Stonehaven & District Lions Club for putting on this wonderful event. | Scotland Online