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Yes, it's a good idea to know where certain intervals are found - ane they're always going to be on relative fret positions, which get messed up between G and B strings! So, it's not a bad idea per se, but for being able to instantly make up chords - it won't work.
- Should I learn intervals on guitar?
- Should I memorize intervals?
- What information does learning about intervals give us?
Should I learn intervals on guitar?
Five reasons for a guitarist to learn intervals
Your sense of relative pitch is what lets you identify notes you hear by ear. ... When you're just starting out though, intervals are a great choice because they are the most basic “building blocks” for developing your sense of relative pitch.
Should I memorize intervals?
There are other intervals beyond those in the major scale. Do you need to learn those too? The answer is yes – but don't make the mistake of thinking you need to memorise all the minor, augmented and diminished intervals as well as the perfect and major ones!
What information does learning about intervals give us?
By giving you a clear mental sense of how each interval should sound, interval ear training improves your sight-singing. You'll be able to reliably and accurately sing the right notes just from looking at the score. Your improved relative pitch will let you hear that you're correctly singing in tune.
