Identifying intervals
I can accurately identify a range of intervals by ear and notate them.
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Identifying intervals
I can accurately identify a range of intervals by ear and notate them.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Identifying intervals is key to melodic dictation.
- We can use reference melodies to help us identify specific intervals by comparing the interval to the specific melody.
- We also need to consider whether an interval is ascending or descending.
- Once we have worked out the interval, we can notate it by drawing it on the stave next to the given starting note.
Keywords
Interval - An interval is the distance in pitch between two notes (e.g. a 5th).
Semitone - A semitone is the smallest interval in most Western music (e.g. C to C#).
Tone - A tone (also called a major second) is an interval of two semitones (e.g. C to D).
Common misconception
Singing is only useful for singers.
When identifying intervals, singing is incredibly useful, even for those who aren't confident singers. Hearing the intervals back through singing or humming allows us to compare them to the reference melodies. Without this, it is much harder.
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