Intervals are the building blocks of relative pitch. This is the sense of pitch we rely on most often to understand, create, and even just appreciate music. So relative pitch is a vital listening skill—and intervals are the building blocks of relative pitch!
- Why is it important to learn about intervals in music?
- Why is melodic intervals important in music?
- What is the use of intervals?
Why is it important to learn about intervals in music?
Because intervals are the fundamental “building blocks” of relative pitch, learning to recognise intervals puts you in solid position to go further with ear training, learning to recognise chords and progressions by ear and unlocking the full fretboard to you in everything you play.
Why is melodic intervals important in music?
Intervals are fundamental to working out melodies by ear. They are also used to help identify the quality of chords, in determining for example whether a chord is major, minor, augmented or diminished.
What is the use of intervals?
5.1 Introduction to Intervals
Intervals are the building blocks of scales, chords (or harmonies), and melodies. Intervals are a measurement between two pitches, either vertically or horizontally. When measuring vertically, we refer to harmonic intervals because the two notes sound simultaneously.