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Aug and dim Intervals

Aug and dim Intervals

Augmented Intervals � An augmented interval is a Major or Perfect interval that is

Augmented Intervals � An augmented interval is a Major or Perfect interval that is increased by a semitone. � Always identify the Major or Perfect interval first then raise the top note by a CHROMATIC semitone.

Augmented Intervals in Eb+

Augmented Intervals in Eb+

Complete these examples: Aug 4 th Aug 7 th

Complete these examples: Aug 4 th Aug 7 th

Diminished Intervals �A diminished interval is a minor or Perfect interval that is decreased

Diminished Intervals �A diminished interval is a minor or Perfect interval that is decreased by a semitone. � Always identify the Major or Perfect Interval first. � Change the Major intervals into minor intervals. � Then, lower the top note of the minor or Perfect interval by a Chromatic Semitone.

Examples

Examples

Complete these examples: dim 5 th dim 2 nd

Complete these examples: dim 5 th dim 2 nd

Intervals Sizes � AUG PERFECT DIM � AUG MAJOR v MINOR DIM

Intervals Sizes � AUG PERFECT DIM � AUG MAJOR v MINOR DIM

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Interval Inversions � 1. The numerical values of the interval and its inversion add

Interval Inversions � 1. The numerical values of the interval and its inversion add up to 9. � 2. Move the lower note up one octave or the higher note down one octave.

Interval Trick � 3. The quality changes as follows: � MAJOR becomes MINOR �

Interval Trick � 3. The quality changes as follows: � MAJOR becomes MINOR � MINOR becomes MAJOR � PERFECT STAYS PERFECT � AUGMENTED becomes DIMINISHED � DIMINISHED becomes AUGMENTED

Examples

Examples

Another Method… � You can also identify intervals by counting semitones.

Another Method… � You can also identify intervals by counting semitones.

Intervals written BELOW a given note: � When writing an Augmented interval below a

Intervals written BELOW a given note: � When writing an Augmented interval below a given note, first find the Major or Perfect interval. � Then write the augmented interval by lowering the lower note a chromatic semitone. � � NEVER ALTER THE GIVEN NOTE!

Write an Aug 4 th below the given note:

Write an Aug 4 th below the given note:

Write an Aug 3 rd below the given note:

Write an Aug 3 rd below the given note:

Intervals written BELOW a given note: � When writing a diminished 2 nd, 3

Intervals written BELOW a given note: � When writing a diminished 2 nd, 3 rd, 6 th, or 7 th below a given note, first find the Major interval. � Then find the minor interval by raising the bottom note by a chromatic semitone. � Then write the diminished interval by raising the lower note of the minor interval by a chromatic semitone.

Example: MAJOR 3 rd Minor 3 rd dim 3 rd

Example: MAJOR 3 rd Minor 3 rd dim 3 rd

REMEMBER! � Remember that a natural, flat, or double flat sign placed in front

REMEMBER! � Remember that a natural, flat, or double flat sign placed in front of a lower note increases the distance between the two notes.

Intervals written BELOW a given note: � When writing a diminished unison, 4 th,

Intervals written BELOW a given note: � When writing a diminished unison, 4 th, 5 th, or 8 ve below a given note, first find the Perfect interval. � Then write the diminished interval by raising the lower note a chromatic semitone.

Example Perfect 5 th diminished 5 th

Example Perfect 5 th diminished 5 th

REMEMBER! � Remember that a natural, sharp, or double sharp sign placed in front

REMEMBER! � Remember that a natural, sharp, or double sharp sign placed in front of a lower note decreases the distance between two notes!