Lesson
11: Intervals Pt. 1
An interval is the distance between 2 notes. There are 2 different types
of intervals. If you play one note after another it is called a melodic
interval. If you play 2 notes together it is called a harmonic interval.
When you play the same note at the same time you are playing in unison.
Now, using the diagram below I will try to explain intervals. Each fret
is 1/2 step. The distance of 2 frets is a whole step. A 1/2 step is also
called a minor 2nd (see the diagram below). A whole step is also called
a major second. Now here is a chart for you to relate the interval diagram
to the chart.
| Name |
Distance |
| Unison |
none |
| Minor 2nd |
1/2 step |
| Major 2nd |
1 whole step |
| Minor 3rd |
1 whole step and 1/2 step |
| Major 3rd |
2 whole steps |
| Perfect 4th |
2 whole steps and 1/2 step |
| Augmented 4th / Diminished 5th |
3 whole steps |
| Perfect 5th |
3 whole steps and 1/2 step |
| Minor 6th |
4 whole steps |
| Major 6th |
4 whole steps and 1/2 step |
| Minor 7th |
5 whole steps |
| Major 7th |
5 whole steps and 1/2 step |
| Octave |
6 whole steps |
Note: Sometimes the Augmented 4th / Diminished
5th is called the Trito
The diagram below shows the intervals for going along one string down
the fretboard.
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