Lesson with kjmut

With kjmut, we will be starting our lessons with the understanding of intervals.

Lesson:

Intervals are a very easy concept to grasp. Soon you will see how easy and simple the idea works. Yet, the importance of undrstanding intervals cannot be stressed enough. Their importance plays a vital role in understanind the simple concept of building scales, harmonies, and counterpoint/voice leading. So, as easy as it may seem to learn do not take intervals lightly. :D

An interval is the the distance or space between any two notes. Both half steps and whole steps are used in measuring intervals. In fact, you may already know intervals and not know it.

I will give you a list of intervals and how they are measured along with examples.

1) A minor 2nd is comprised of 1 Half step - Ex. C to Db

2) A Major 2nd is comprised of 1 Whole step (2 half steps) - Ex. C to D

3) A minor 3rd is comprised of 1 Whole step + 1 Half step - Ex. C to Eb

4) A Major 3rd is comprised of 2 Whole steps - Ex. C to E

5) A Perfect 4th is comprised of 2 Whole steps + 1 Half step - Ex. C to F

6) An Augmented 4th is comprised of 3 Whole steps - Ex. C to F# (because the augmented 4th is comprised of 3 whole steps it is called the Tritone)

7) A diminished 5th is also comprised of 3 Whole steps - Ex. C to Gb (This intervals is also called the Tritone)

8) A Perfect 5th is comprised of 3 Whole steps + 1 Half step - Ex. C to G

9) A minor 6th is comprised of 4 Whole steps - Ex. C to Ab

10) A Major 6th is comprised of 4 Whole steps + 1 Half step - Ex. C to A

11) A minor 7th is comprised of 5 Whole steps - Ex. C to Bb

12) A Major 7th is comprised of 5 Whole steps + 1 Half step - Ex. C to B

13) The Octave/Perfect Octave is comprised of 6 Whole steps

You have to memorize these intervals and be as comfortable with them as you are with speaking, and writing your own name.

Take a good look at these and play around with them at whatever instrument you play. Let me know if anything is unclear to you. :)

I feel that I am ready to go on.

Ok, since you say you are ready to go on I will give you an exercise.

This exercise will be easy to understand. I will give you a starting note and tell you what kind of interval I want you to create above or below the starting note. You then must find the correct note that creates the desired interval. I have attached the exercise using FINALE.

Have fun :)

I am finished. I hope this is right. :blush:

Interval%20exercise[1].MUS

Ok kjmut,

I have looked at your exercise. I have listed the ones that are incorrect.

#1 is incorrect

#2 is incorrect

#3 is incorrect

#4 is incorrect

#6 is incorrect

#7 is incorrect

#8 is incorrect

#9 is incorrect

#12 is incorrect

#13 is incorrect

#14 is incorrect

#15 is incorrect

#16 is incorrect

#17 is incorrect

#19 is incorrect

#20 is incorrect

* Make sure you are counting your half steps and whole steps carefully and double check them. Also when trying to find the right note for the interval I asked for make sure you have counted properly. For example, if I ask for a minor 3rd above C the answer would be Eb and not D#. Counting from C up to E is a 3rd. Next adding the flat to the note E will make the interval a minor 3rd. It would not be D# because counting from C up to a D of any kind is only a second. C up to D# would actually be an Augmented 2nd and not a minor third. Make sense?

Let me know if this is clear. Please correct the incorrect intervals and repost.

Going away and will return on Wednesday. We will resume lessons when I get back. :D

OK I will try to get a grip on this while you are gone.

Sorry I have not been able to post the corrections. I have had alot of school work to do. I will see what I can do over the weekend.

Ok, no problem. Take your time! ;)

My computer has crashed ,and I am not able to go on at the monent. I am using someone elses laptop right now, which does not have Finale. I am sorry for the delay.

No prob. Thanks for letting me know.

I am having a hard time getting my finale back. I hope to have everything fixed in July sometime.