Intervals Flashcards

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Types of interval + definition

A

An interval is the distance between two notes.

Melodic = Notes played one at a time
Harmonic = Notes played at same time

There are perfect and imperfect intervals.

Perfect:
   Unison (2 of the same note)
   A 4th
   A 5th
   An Octave
Imperfect:
   2nd
   3rd
   6th
   7th
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Interval qualities 
# = sharp
b = flat
bb = double flat
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Perfect intervals have 3 different qualities:
Augmented (#)
Perfect (Natural)
Diminished (b)

Imperfect intervals have 4 different qualities:
   Augmented (#)
   Major (Natural)
   Minor (b)
   Diminished (bb)
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