| A Music interval is the distance between 2 notes. It is | | | | C to B is a 7th |
| like measuring the distance between 2 points with a | | | | C to the next C is an 8th. Another name for an 8th is |
| ruler. Intervals are known as 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th | | | | an octave. |
| rather than 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5. | | | | If the starting note is changed, the same principle |
| As you look at a piano you will notice that the black | | | | applies. If you start from D, D to E is a 2nd, D to E is a |
| keys are grouped in 2 then 3, 2 then 3 over the entire | | | | 3rd and so on. |
| keyboard. Find C. C is the white key immediately to the | | | | Intervals can be played as 2 separate notes. This is |
| left of any 2 black keys. The white key to the right of | | | | called a melodic interval. The notes can also be played |
| C is D. D is placed between the 2 black keys. The | | | | together. This is called a harmonic interval - as it |
| white key to the right of D is E, and so on. | | | | produces harmony. |
| Here are the intervals on a piano. | | | | On the piano, play a 2nd, 3rd, 4th right up to an 8th. |
| C to D is a 2nd because they are 2 notes apart. | | | | Use C as your starting note. Play them separately and |
| C to E is a 3rd | | | | then together. Get used to the sound that they make - |
| C to F is a 4th | | | | some will sound harmonious, some will sound like a |
| C to G is a 5th | | | | scalded cat! |
| C to A is a 6th | | | | |