Intervals: the Building Blocks of Music

A brief overview of what intervals are and how students can recognize them using popular tunes for reference.

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The major second is sometimes called

a “whole step.” It is always the

second interval in a major scale.

This interval can be recognized as the

“Re” in “Do Re Mi.” The hills are alive!

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An interval is the difference between two pitches in music. Learning to recognize intervals when you hear them will help you hear more complex harmonies. The minor second is the smallest interval recognized in Western music and is sometimes called a “half step.” This interval can be recognized as the JAWS theme. You’re gonna need a bigger boat…

The major second is sometimes called a “whole step.” It is always the second interval in a major scale. This interval can be recognized as the “Re” in “Do Re Mi.” The hills are alive!

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Page 5 and 6: Much like the minor third, the majo
Page 7 and 8: The minor sixth is the sixth note o
Page 9 and 10: The minor seventh is the seventh no

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