Main intervals
Number of semitones | Minor, major, or perfect intervals | Augmented or diminished intervals |
---|---|---|
6 | Diminished fifth | |
Augmented fourth | ||
7 | Perfect fifth | Diminished sixth |
8 | Minor sixth | Augmented fifth |
- What interval has 6 half steps?
- How many half steps are in each interval?
- What is a 6th interval?
- What is a M6 interval?
What interval has 6 half steps?
More Intervals
Half Steps | Interval Name | Abbreviation |
---|---|---|
6 | tritone | tt |
7 | Perfect 5th | P5 |
8 | minor 6th | m6 |
9 | Major 6th | M6 |
How many half steps are in each interval?
Summary
Number of half steps | Common Spelling | Inversion |
---|---|---|
2 | Major Second (M2) | Minor Seventh (m7) |
3 | Minor Third (m3) | Major Sixth (M6) |
4 | Major Third (M3) | Minor Sixth (m6) |
5 | Perfect Fourth (P4) | Perfect Fifth (P5) |
What is a 6th interval?
In music from Western culture, a sixth is a musical interval encompassing six note letter names or staff positions (see Interval number for more details), and the major sixth is one of two commonly occurring sixths. ... The major sixth spans nine semitones. Its smaller counterpart, the minor sixth, spans eight semitones.
What is a M6 interval?
In Western classical music, a minor sixth is a musical interval encompassing six staff positions (see Interval number for more details), and is one of two commonly occurring sixths (the other one being the major sixth).