1/11: Intervals

What is an Interval?

Intervals are possibly the most basic and important component of harmony.

Unlike counting semitones to measure the distance between two pitches, intervals also explain the harmonic relation between the two notes.

Listen how different intervals sound:

Major 3rd
C
D♭
D
E♭
E
F
G♭
G
Perfect 5th
C
D♭
D
E♭
E
F
G♭
G