Recognising intervals

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Four short questions on semitones, thirds, the fifth and the octave.

Count the semitones between the notes – on the keyboard, every neighbouring key is one semitone.

1How many semitones does a major third have?

Correct. C – E: C → C♯ → D → D♯ → E are four semitone steps.

Not quite. The correct answer is: 4. C – E: C → C♯ → D → D♯ → E are four semitone steps.

2Which interval lies between C and G?

Correct. C – G is a perfect fifth with seven semitones.

Not quite. The correct answer is: Fifth. C – G is a perfect fifth with seven semitones.

3What is the interval of twelve semitones called?

Correct. Twelve semitones make an octave: the same note, one step higher.

Not quite. The correct answer is: Octave. Twelve semitones make an octave: the same note, one step higher.

4Which interval consists of three semitones?

Correct. Three semitones form a minor third, for example A – C.

Not quite. The correct answer is: Minor third. Three semitones form a minor third, for example A – C.

of 4 questions correct