Intervals of A Sixth
Used in chord construction and melodic phrasing, the interval of a sixth is a broad and expressive distance between two notes. Spanning six letter names and either eight or nine half steps (for minor and Major sixths respectively), this interval plays a vital role in harmony and melody. This video demonstrates how to count sixths visually on the staff and aurally by ear.
Examples like C to A (Major sixth) and E to C (minor sixth) illustrate their sound and structure. Understanding sixths enhances a musician's ability to identify intervals in chords, build harmonies, and recognize patterns in familiar melodies.
1: Which note is a Major sixth above the note G?
2: An interval of a Major sixth occurs when two notes are separated by the distance of
3: An interval of a minor sixth occurs when two notes are separated by the distance of
4: An interval of a sixth on the staff spans from a
5: An interval of a sixth spans from the root note to which scale degree of a corresponding Major or minor scale?
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Intervals of A Seventh
Important for understanding seventh chords and advanced music theory, the interval of a seventh is one of the widest and most dramatic intervals in music.