Week 9 Intervals
Week 9 Entry 6 Intervals Definition: difference in pitch between two sounds. Interval Sizes A tone the interval of two semitones. Examples of tones (whole steps) the notes C and D are two letter notes apart and so is an interval of a 2nd. C and E they are three letter notes apart and so this interval is a 3rd. C – E is a 3rd C to F are four letter notes apart and so would be a 4th. C – F is a 4th This pattern continues in the same manner. etc.... Unison Interval We can also have intervals that are the same note. Major Intervals If it’s a 4th, 5th or an 8ve, then it will be a perfect interval, if it’s another interval then it will be a major interval. Here’s C major scale with the major intervals marked: Major intervals This is the case for every major scale, not just C major. If the lower note is the tonic and the upper note is in the major scale, it will always either be a major or perfect interval. Minor Interval A minor interval has one less ...
