Intervals

Question 0

What Major intervals are Perfect?

Answer 0

P1 (unison), P4, P5, p8

Question 1

What is an interval?

Answer 1

The difference in pitch between two notes including the start and finish notes. E.g. F -C is a fifth

Question 2

How can you create a minor interval from a major interval?

Answer 2

Reduce the major interval by a semitones by raising the bottom note or lowering the top note.

Question 3

How can you create a diminished interval?

Answer 3

Reduce a minor or perfect interval by a semitones by lowering the top note or raising the bottom note.

Question 4

How can you create an augmented interval?

Answer 4

By increasing a major or perfect interval by a semitone.

Question 5

What is an inverted interval?

Answer 5

When an interval’s lower pitch is raised by an octave or when its upper pitch is lowered by an octave.

Question 6

What number does an interval and its inversion add up to?

Answer 6

9.

Question 7

What do the different types of intervals invert to become?

Answer 7

Major - minor
Augmented - diminished
Perfect - Perfect

Question 8

What is a compound interval?

Answer 8

Any interval greater than an octave.
P8 + M2 = M9
P8 + M3 = M10