intervals. intervals are the ‘gaps’ between two notes in a melody or a chord. you always count...

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Intervals

Intervals

• Intervals are the ‘gaps’ between two notes in a melody or a chord.

• You always count the root note (note 1) and then the other note.

• So if we play a C and then a G above we have an interval of a perfect 5th

• C D E F G • 1 2 3 4 5

Melodic Interval

Harmonic Interval

A perfect 5th

1) A number

2) A description

• Describing a cadence always has two parts (and is worth 2 marks in your exam):

Click on the link to test your ability to recognise intervals from notation.

http://www.musictheory.net/exercises/interval/beoyryyhxyyy

Click on the link to test your ability to recognise intervals by ear.

http://www.musictheory.net/exercises/ear-interval/ifrbyyy

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