Published:
2003-01-01
Updated:
2023-06-09

Learning Ukulele with Curt

Understanding Intervals

An interval is the distance between two notes. An interval has a name and a type. Intervals can be played one note (melodic) or two notes (harmonic) at a time, ascending or descending.

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Understanding Intervals

An interval is the distance between two notes. An interval has a name and a type. Intervals can be played one note (melodic) or two notes (harmonic) at a time, ascending or descending.

Simple and Compound Intervals are taken from a major scale.

Chromatic Intervals are NOT taken from a major scale. They are derived from the diatonic intervals.

The essence of this series lies in comprehending intervals, exploring their characteristics, and understanding their role in music.

4 lessons in the Understanding Intervals LessonSERIES :

    1

    Understanding Diatonic Intervals

    An interval is the distance between two notes. An interval has a name and a type. Intervals can be played one note (melodic) or two notes (harmonic) at a time, ascending or descending.

    2

    Understanding Chromatic Intervals

    An interval is the distance between two notes. An interval has a name and a type. Intervals can be played one note (melodic) or two notes (harmonic) at a time, ascending or descending.

    3

    Understanding Interval Inversion

    Inverting intervals using the Rule of Nine.

    An interval is the distance between two notes. An interval has a name and a type. Intervals can be played one note (melodic) or two notes (harmonic) at a time, ascending or descending.

    Simple and Compound Intervals are taken from a major scale.

    Chromatic Intervals are NOT taken from a major scale. They are derived from the diatonic intervals.

    4

    Practice Cycles and Sequences

    Sequences and cycles for practicing scales, intervals, melodic sequences and arpeggios.

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Intervals

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