Published:
2011-08-01
Updated:
2018-12-14

Learning Ukulele with Curt

Understanding Chromatic Intervals

An interval is the distance between two notes. An interval has a name and a type. "Chromatic Intervals" are NOT taken from a major scale. They are derived from the diatonic intervals.

Author(s): Curt Sheller Publisher: Curt Sheller Publications Code: UL31b

Main Category: Intervals Main Instrument: Any

Subjects: Chords

2018-12-14

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Understanding Chromatic Intervals

An interval is the distance between two notes. An interval has a name and a type. "Chromatic Intervals" are NOT taken from a major scale. They are derived from the diatonic intervals.

An interval is the distance between two notes. An interval has a name and a type.


Chromatic Intervals are NOT taken from a major scale. They are derived from the diatonic
 intervals. The letter name of the note remains simple add or remove sharps or flats as need for the number of steps.


Minor (-)

  • A Minor interval is created by lowering the upper note of any MAJOR interval one half step.


Diminished (o)

  • A Diminished interval is created by lowering the upper note of any PERFECT interval one half step.

  • A Diminished interval is created by lowering the upper note of any MAJOR interval one whole step.


Augmented (+)

  • A Augmented interval is created by lowering the upper note of any PERFECT or MAJOR interval one half step.