Intervals

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What is an Interval?

Name of Intervals

Interval Quality

Seconds

Thirds

Fourths

Fifths

Sixths

Sevenths

Interval Constructor

Identification and Construction

Other Tutorials:

Reading Music

Scales

Chords

Harmonic Functions

Musical Forms

Related Exercises:

Intervals Ear Training

Interval Construction

Interval Identification

Sevenths

Sevenths are:

major if they have 5 1/2 whole steps (11 half steps)

minor if they have 5 whole steps (10 half steps)

Examples of major sevenths:

Examples of minor sevenths:

NOTE: There are also diminished 7ths. See our Reference for more information.

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