Finding Intervals
Different kind of intervals
Augmentative + Diminished
Major and Perfect
Minor
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Where do you find intervals?
In music.
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How many intervals are there?
There are 8 intervals.
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What is the difference between Augmentative and Diminished
Augmentative intervals are a half step higher than a note.
Diminished intervals are a half step lower than a note.
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What is the difference between perfect and major intervals
Major intervals are smaller than perfect intervals
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How low do you have to lower an interval for it to become a minor?
A half step
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How can you tell which interval is which?
By listening for the distance of the notes.
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What is M6
Major 6th
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How do you find augmentative or diminished intervals on a staff?
First, find the basic interval and see if it's major or minor, and then either add a half step or subtract a half step from the top or bottom note.
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Which name goes best with: Unison, 4th, 5th, and 8th (octave)
Perfect
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What is the correct abbreviation for a minor interval?
M,m, MM, mm
m
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What do we do in order to find an interval on the piano
Listen ( ear training)
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What would be m7
minor 7th
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What note would perfect 4th end on if it were made into an augmented interval if the starting note is G?
C sharp
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Can a major or perfect interval sound dissonant
No, only minor intervals can.
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What is the opposite of a minor
Major
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Can intervals be found in sight reading?
Yes
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What is augmentive 3rd if the starting note is C?
E sharp
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What note would a major 3rd end on if it were made into a diminished interval if the starting note is A?
C flat
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How do you recognize a major or perfect interval on a staff?
Count the lines and spaces, including the one that the first note is on.
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Which intervals are labeled minor?
2,3,6,7
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What interval is this?
major 6th
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Where would the note go if it were a major 2nd?
D
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To build an augmentive or diminished interval, what is the best thing to do before lowering or raising it a half step?
Making it a major or perfect before.
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What is the difference between a major 3rd and a perfect 4th?
Major 3rd is two whole steps ( Sounds brighter, warmer)
Perfect 4th is two whole steps plus a half step ( Sounds smooth, clear)
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Can perfect intervals be turned into a minor interval?
No