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Intervals 6
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Intervals 6
You might have noticed that we start with 2nds when learning about intervals. You could be tempted to think that 2nds are the smallest intervals, but they are not. The smallest intervals are called unisons. Unisons will have the same letter names. When two voices or instruments are singing or playing the same pitch, we say they are in unison.
Remember this?
It's a good idea to review letters since we will be looking at a number of different intervals.
Unisons, 2nds, 3rds, and 4ths!
C
B
D
DOWN
A
E
UP
G
F
Most of the intervals mentioned above might sound familiar, but let's look at some basics. Intervals are the space between 2 notes. Intervals are named with number order (you would say 3rd instead of 3). To find the name of the interval count the lines and spaces (or count letter names) that exist between 2 notes. Always include your staring note when counting.
Remember: Intervals can go up and down.
Now we'll review 2nds, 3rds and 4ths .
Excellent work!
Remember that intervals named with even numbers (2nds, 4ths, 6ths, etc.) will have notes on a line and a space. Intervals named with odd numbers (3rds, 5ths, 7ths, etc.) will have both notes on lines or both notes on spaces.
Intervals can start on any letter name, but we will look at these examples starting on C. Measure lines are used to separate the 3 examples.
This interval is a 4th.
This interval is a 3rd.
This interval is a 2nd.
4
Space
3
Line
Line (E)
3
2
Space (D)
2
Space (D)
2
Space
1
Line
1
Line
1
Unison
And now a new interval!
One Very Important Note
Always Remember
We ALWAYS call these intervals unisons, and we DO NOT call them firsts.
Let's take a look at 2nds, 3rds, and 4ths in another direction.
Line
1
Space (A)
2
This interval is a 3rd.
1
Line
Line (G)
3
This interval is a 2nd.
2
Space (F)
This interval is a 4th.
4
Space
1
Line
3
Line
This interval is a unison.
2
Space
This interval is a unison.
same space and same letter name
same line and same letter name
Remember:
This symbol (treble clef or G clef) is actually telling you where the note G sits on the staff.
Use the staff below to help you find yor letter names and intervals.
Each measure is a different note.
G
G
D
C
G
Firsts
E
C
F
C
A
A
E
G
Unisons
A
A
G
G
G
F
D
B
E