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