The perfect fifth (often abbreviated P5) spans seven semitones, while the diminished fifth spans six and the augmented fifth spans eight semitones. For example, the interval from C to G is a perfect fifth, as the note G lies seven semitones above C.
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Perfect fifth.
Name | |
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Abbreviation | P5 |
Size | |
Semitones | 7 |
Interval class | 5 |
What is a perfect fifth above G?
For example, in the steps above, one of the intervals we measured was a perfect 5th above G, which is note D. In contrast, an inverted interval specifies the distance from D to G - ie. note G is above note D.
What is the fifth of F?
5th intervals above note F
Short | Medium | Intervals 'above' statement |
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d5 | dim5 | The F to Cb interval is diminished 5th |
P5 | perf5 | The F to C interval is perfect 5th |
A5 | aug5 | The F to C# interval is augmented 5th |
What is the fifth in G minor?
Flavor:
Root | Third | Fifth |
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G | B Flat | D |