Intervals Flashcards
Second
Major: Two half steps from tonic
Minor: One half step from tonic
Third
Major: Two whole steps from tonic.
Minor: Whole and half step from tonic.
Fourth
Perfect: Two whole steps and a half from tonic.
Fifth
Perfect: Three whole steps and a half from tonic.
Sixth.
Major: Four whole steps and a half from tonic.
Minor: Four whole steps from tonic.
Seventh
Major: Five whole steps and a half from tonic, one half step below.
Minor: Five whole steps above tonic, two half below.
Diminished or Augmented?
If a minor interval is raised by a half step, it turns major, if it is lowered, it becomes diminished.
If a major interval is raised it becomes augmented, and if it is lowered it becomes minor. Pay attention to what the key is and what accidentals are there, it plays a role. Always check the key first and disregard the accidentals to find the normal one.
Tonic
Two of the same note.