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Take 7
Enter the World of Intervals
Exploring Musical Elements:
Intervals
We are back again! Happy artist developing!
I get a lot of this information seems to be repetitive. I agree. Repetition is the best teaching
tool. A shift in perspective could make this more receivable. The results you get is based on
what you put in. My hopes is that as we continue, you take you serious. The same way that
you would survive the apocalypse, survive and live out your dreams,
As we continue speaking through our music. Let’s check out intervals. This is another way the
character within us comes out in the art.
Introduction:
- the importance of understanding intervals.
1. Intervals
- the distance between two pitches in music.
- intervals are classi
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ed as major, minor, perfect, augmented, or diminished.
The size of an interval is determined by counting the number of letter names between the two
pitches.
For example, the distance between C and G is a 5th because there are
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ve
letter names (C, D, E, F, G) within that range.
The quality of an interval refers to its speci
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c sound, whether it is major, minor, perfect,
augmented, or diminished. This quality is determined by considering the number of half steps
(or semitones) between the two pitches.
Here are some common interval examples:
A major interval typically sounds bright, happy, or triumphant.
For instance, the interval between C and E is a major 3rd. You can hear this
interval in the opening notes of "Somewhere Over the Rainbow."
A minor interval often conveys a sense of sadness, longing, or introspection.

3. For instance, the interval between C and Eb is a minor 3rd. This interval can be
found in the main motif of Beethoven's "Für Elise."
A perfect interval is considered stable and consonant.
For instance, the interval between C and G is a perfect 5th, which sounds open
and harmonious. This interval is prominently featured in the familiar bridal march,
"Here Comes the Bride."
Augmented intervals are larger than major or perfect intervals.
For example, the interval between C and F# is an augmented 4th, also known
as a tritone. This dissonant and tense interval can be heard in the iconic theme
of "The Simpsons."
Diminished intervals are smaller.
For example, The interval between the notes E and Bb is a diminished 5th, also
known as a tritone. A well-known song that features a diminished interval is
"Purple Haze" by Jimi Hendrix.
Songs that exemplify di
ff
erent intervals:
1. "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" - Major 6th
2. "Für Elise" - Minor 3rd
3. "Here Comes the Bride" - Perfect 4th
4. "The Simpsons Theme" - Tritone - Aug 4th
5. “Purple Haze” - Tritone - Dim 5th
2. Intervals and its Elements
1. Consonance and Dissonance: Intervals can be categorized as either consonant or
dissonant.
- Consonant intervals sound stable and pleasant to the ear
- Dissonant intervals sound tense and require resolution
2. Inversion: Inverting an interval means reversing the order of the pitches while maintaining
the distance between them. Inversions can provide interesting harmonic and melodic variations
in music.
- For example, if you have a major 3rd interval from C to E, its inversion would be a minor 6th
interval from E to C.
3.Interval Ear Training: Developing the ability to recognize and identify intervals by ear is an
essential skill for musicians. Practice listening to intervals and associating them with
memorable songs or melodies to aid in identi
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cation.

4. 4. Harmonic and Melodic Intervals: Intervals can occur simultaneously (harmonic intervals)
or sequentially (melodic intervals).
- Harmonic intervals are played as two notes together
- Melodic intervals are played as one note followed by another
5. Melodic Contour: The distance and direction of intervals within a melody contribute to its
melodic contour. Di
ff
erent intervals can create ascending, descending, or varied melodic
movements, in
fl
uencing the emotional and expressive qualities of the music.
6. Interval Transposition: Transposing an interval involves moving it up or down in pitch while
maintaining its size and quality. This technique is commonly used in music composition and
improvisation to create variations and explore di
ff
erent tonalities.
Song List
1. Major 2nd: "Happy Birthday" - The interval between the
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rst two notes, "Happy" and
"Birth," is a major 2nd.
2. Major 3rd: "Oh When the Saints Go Marching In" - The interval between the
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rst two
notes, "Oh" and "When," is a major 3rd.
3..Perfect 5th: "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star" - The interval between the
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rst two syllables,
"Twin" and "kle," is a perfect 5th.
4.. Major 6th: "My Bonnie Lies Over the Ocean" - The interval between the
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rst two notes,
"My" and "Bon," is a major 6th.
I believe this is where we will say until next time. It’s been a joy going through music
with you. Continue listening. Break barriers. Those risks you take are better than not doing
anything at all. This has been another Arsenal Report, until next time.
This has been your Arsenal Report Take 7: Enter the World of Intervals
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