Module 4 · Beginner
Intervals
An interval is the distance between two notes. Scales, chords and bass lines are all built from intervals, and on the bass every interval is a fixed shape you can move anywhere.
Before this module
Lessons
- 4.1What an interval is
Measure an interval in two ways, by letter names and by semitones.
Requires: 1.4 - 4.2Major, minor and perfect
Name the 12 intervals within an octave by number and quality.
Requires: 4.1 - 4.3Interval shapes on the bass
Play every interval as a fixed shape across strings, from any note.
Requires: 4.2, 1.6 - 4.4Augmented, diminished and the tritone
Name intervals that are one semitone larger or smaller than usual, and recognise the tritone.
Requires: 4.2 - 4.5
- 4.6Compound intervals
Name intervals larger than an octave and link them to their simple forms.
Requires: 4.5 - 4.7Consonance and dissonance
Describe intervals as stable or tense and know the usual classification.
Requires: 4.4