Lesson 8 Intervals Intervals The distance between any

Lesson 8: Intervals

Intervals � The distance between any two notes is called an interval. � To identify the size of an interval, count ALL the lines and spaces, including the lines or spaces of the given notes.

Name each of the following intervals:

Intervals in a Major Scale � Perfect and Major Intervals are distances between two notes, based on a Major scale: � Perfect � Major Intervals are : 1 , 4 , 5, and 8. Intervals are: 2, 3, 6, and 7.

3 Steps for Writing Major Intervals: � 1. Assume the given note is the TONIC of the Major Scale. � 2. � 3. Find the accidentals belonging to that scale. Write the second note above the given note, using an accidental, if necessary.

Example: � If D is the given note, find the accidentals in D Major. � They � The are F# and C#. perfect and major intervals in the D Major scale therefore are:

What do major intervals sound like? � When you become familiar with what certain intervals sound like and are able to recognize them on sheet music, then sight reading music becomes much easier. � Vocal exercise: Major Scales duvet.

Minor Intervals �A minor interval is a semitone smaller than a major interval. � Only the intervals, 2, 3, 6, and 7, can become minor intervals. � The perfect intervals- 1, 4, 5, and 8 do not change into minor intervals.

3 steps for writing minor intervals: � 1. Think of the major scale above then tonic note. � Think of how the major intervals are written. Do not forget the accidentals. � To write a minor interval, lower the upper note a chromatic semitone.

Example � Write �D out a D Major scale with Accidentals. Major scale with intervals. � Lower 2, 3, 6, 7 intervals by a chromatic semitone:

Tips! � When trying to identify any interval- always think about the major scale of the bottom note!

What do minor intervals sound like? � Minor 2 nd � Minor 3 rd � Minor 6 th � Minor 7 th

Harmonic and Melodic Intervals � When two notes are played at the same time, the interval is called a harmonic interval. � When one note follows another, as in a melody, the distance between the two notes is called a melodic interval.

INTERVAL PRACTICE � Day 1: � Intervals Package � Day 2: Listening Practice: � Intervals- Major