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A diatonic interval is an interval formed by two notes of a diatonic scale. A chromatic interval is a non-diatonic interval formed by two notes of a chromatic scale.
- What does non diatonic mean?
- What are the 2 diatonic intervals?
- What is the difference between a diatonic and chromatic interval?
What does non diatonic mean?
Diatonic, literally meaning "[progressing] through tones" in ancient Greek, is used commonly to refer to notes or chords that are part of, or native to a key center. ... Non-Diatonic refers to any notes or chords that are not native to the key.
What are the 2 diatonic intervals?
In a major scale, the diatonic intervals are defined as either being “perfect” or “major”. The perfect intervals are unison, 4th, 5th and octave. The major intervals include the 2nd, 3rd, 6th and 7th. These two interval qualities will be found in all major scales.
What is the difference between a diatonic and chromatic interval?
The chromatic scale is the musical scale with twelve pitches that are a half step apart. ... A diatonic scale is a seven-note musical scale with 5 whole steps and 2 half steps, where the half steps have the maximum separation usually 2 or 3 notes apart.
