The Different Types of Intervals in Music Theory Whether you’re a professional musician or just starting out, intervals in music theory are one of the most important building blocks of melody and harmony. Understanding the different types of musical intervals will help you recognize patterns, create chords, and develop stronger ear training skills. What is […]
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Intervals
Major, Minor, Augmented and Diminished Chords What is an Interval? An interval is the distance from one note to another note. Here are the names for all Intervals within the key of C Major over an octave. Starting on C you can count the number of half steps it takes to get to the interval. A half step can
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Chords
Major and Minor Scales Made Simple Scales make up the building blocks from which melodies, harmonies and chords are constructed. A scale can be defined as a sequence of musical notes in an ascending or descending order. The most fundamental scale known in Western music is the Major Scale. The Major Scale: The Major Scale is
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Scales