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What are the 12 intervals in music?
In the musical scale, there are twelve pitches; the names A, B, C, D, E, F, and G. When the intervals surpass the perfect Octave (12 semitones), these intervals are called compound intervals, which include particularly the 9th, 11th, and 13th intervals—widely used in jazz and blues music.
What are the 8 intervals?
Main intervals
| Number of semitones | Minor, major, or perfect intervals | Augmented or diminished intervals |
|---|---|---|
| 7 | Perfect fifth | Diminished sixth |
| 8 | Minor sixth | Augmented fifth |
| 9 | Major sixth | Diminished seventh |
| 10 | Minor seventh | Augmented sixth |
How do you do intervals in music?
To find the interval between 2 notes just find the pitch of the lowest note and start counting until you reach the top note. When counting intervals you always start from the bottom note and count both notes. E.g., to find the interval between C and G, begin on C and count up the scale until you reach G.
