STEP SPACE
is the category consisting of
heptatonic scales with
M2/m7 and m2/M7 movements
collectively known as steps.

Name: 2-Space
Objects: Heptatonic Scales
Morphisms: Step Intervals

Degree Spelling: 1234567
Step Spelling: WWhWWWh

Major Scale Step Loop
Solid Red is M2; Dotted Red is m2

Major Scale Step Diatonic Center diagram

Major Scale 2×2 diagram
Organized in steps horizontally and vertically

Major Scale 5×2 “Key-Mode” diagram
Organized in jumps horizontally and steps vertically

• Steps constitute two out of the six  Characteristic Interval
• Major Scale Tritones in 2-Space responsible for
  ? Scale Degrees ? and Modes
• Strongest at Melody; weakest at Harmony
• Combines with 5-space to form Key-Mode diagrams
• There are few western explorations of this space, mainly in modal jazz; Indian ragas on the other hand make ample use of this space
  

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  References within and without KCM