Perfect Eighths
Recognizable by its strong sense of resolution and unity, the perfect eighth (also known as the octave) is a foundational and highly consonant interval in music. Spanning eight letter names and consisting of twelve half steps, the octave is the interval between one note and its duplicate in a higher or lower register. Used in scales, melodies, and harmonic reinforcement, this lesson walks students through how to identify, count, and recognize perfect eighths both visually and by ear.
Examples like C to the next higher C help demonstrate octave recognition in context. The octave plays a crucial role in scale repetition, harmony, and melodic structure, making it an essential concept for any musician to understand.
1: What note is a Perfect Eighth above the note F-sharp?
2: What note is a Perfect Eighth above the note C?
3: What is another word for a Perfect Eighth?
4: An interval of a Perfect Eighth spans from the root note to which scale degree of a corresponding Major or minor scale?
5: An interval of a Perfect Eighth on the staff spans from a
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Diminished And Augmented Intervals
Diminished and Augmented intervals are two essential but often misunderstood interval types.