Since an interval, in general, makes
reference to to the distance between places, a music interval refers
the distance between two notes. For example:
If we take a look
at the C major scale, we have:
C D E F G A B C
We have
subsequent notes in this scale. Let's consider the distance between
any two of them. We'll pick "C" and "E," okay? Well, the span from "C"
to "E" covers three notes altogether: "C" "D" "E."
Therefore, this distance is referred to as a 3rd (more specifically, a
major 3rd). Now, this "jump" from "C" to "E" creates a
melodic sound that is easily recognizable. If you were to hum the
first two notes of When The Saints Go Marching In, you would
quickly know what a major third sounds like.
Now, the great part: if you are familiar
with the sound of a major 3rd (pretty easy), you can duplicate that
sound anytime you want! In addition, you can recoginize that interval
when you hear it in a favorite song your listening to on the
radio.
Can you begin to see the wonderful
possibilites that await you once you invest even just a tiny bit of
time in learning to play piano by ear?
Back
to Play Piano By Ear
Back
Home to Learning Piano Online
Home 
MUSIC INTERVALS 