Intervals in Music
Intervals in Music by Rockmaster
Intervals in music – How to identify musical intervals on the piano
Any discussion on intervals should begin with thirds (major and minor) as these are the building blocks for harmony.
MAJOR THIRDS
If the major third starts on a white key it will end on a white key with one (1) white key between.
When the major third interval crosses over E-F or B-C, the two white keys with no
black key between, the interval ends on a black key with two (2) white keys between.
When the major third starts on a black key it ends on a white key with two (2) white keys between except Gb which ends on a black key with two (2) white keys between.
MINOR THIRDS
If the minor third starts on a white key, it will end on a black key with one (1) white key between.
When the minor third interval crosses over E-F or B-C, the two white keys with no black key between,the interval ends on a white key with one (1) white key between.
When the minor third starts on a black key it ends on a white key with one (1) white key between except Eb and Bb.
When the minor third interval crosses over E-F or B-C, the two white keys with no black key between,the interval ends on a black key with two (2) white keys between.
PERFECT FIFTH
If the fifth starts on a white key, it ends on a white key with three (3) white key between,
except B which ends on a black key with four (4) white keys between.
When the fifth starts on a black key, it ends on a black key with four (4) white keys between,
except Bb which ends on a white key with four (4) white keys between.
Intervals – Skipped White Keys Method
Intervals in Music
