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Intervals: The Building Blocks

How Far Apart? Measuring Musical DistanceAn interval is the DISTANCE between two notes, measured in half steps or by name (2nd, 3rd, 4th, etc.). Intervals are the atoms of music: melodies are…

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Lesson 1 of 8 in Music Theory Complete

How Far Apart? Measuring Musical DistanceAn interval is the DISTANCE between two notes, measured in half steps or by name (2nd, 3rd, 4th, etc.). Intervals are the atoms of music: melodies are sequences of intervals, chords are stacks of intervals. Understanding intervals means understanding how ALL music is constructed.The 12 Intervals Within One OctaveUnison (0 half steps): Same note. Two..

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