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- How many half steps are in a augmented 2nd?
- How do I make an augmented second?
- How many steps does an augmented second have?
- What is an augmented second above C?
How many half steps are in a augmented 2nd?
Summary
| Number of half steps | Common Spelling | Alternate Spelling |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minor Second (m2) | Augmented Unison |
| 2 | Major Second (M2) | Diminished Third |
| 3 | Minor Third (m3) | Augmented Second |
| 4 | Major Third (M3) | Diminished Fourth |
How do I make an augmented second?
In classical music from Western culture, an augmented second is an interval that, in equal temperament, is sonically equivalent to a minor third, spanning three semitones, and is created by widening a major second by a chromatic semitone.
How many steps does an augmented second have?
How many half steps is an augmented 2nd?
| Number of half steps | Common Spelling | Alternate Spelling |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minor Second (m2) | Augmented Unison |
| 2 | Major Second (M2) | Diminished Third |
| 3 | Minor Third (m3) | Augmented Second |
| 4 | Major Third (M3) | Diminished Fourth |
What is an augmented second above C?
In classical music from Western culture, an augmented second is an interval produced by widening a major second by a chromatic semitone. For instance, the interval from C to D is a major second, two semitones wide, and both the intervals from C♭ to D, and from C to D♯ are augmented seconds, spanning three semitones.
