By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
Construct major, minor, perfect, augmented, and diminished simple intervals above a given note on the staff.
Identify intervals by size and quality (e.g. m3, P5, d7).
Define the difference between a melodic and harmonic interval.
Define and provide examples of enharmonically equivalent intervals.
Aurally identify 2nds and 3rds when played as an ascending, descending, or harmonic interval.
"Intervals" (OMT) - Skip the section on compound intervals and inversions
Intro to Intervals, Identifying Intervals, Writing Intervals, Aug/Dim Intervals (MT21st)
Musition: Intervals (Lvl 3–9)
Auralia: Interval Recognition (Lvl 2–3)
Auralia: Interval Imitation (Lvl 1–2)
Auralia: Interval Singing (Lvl 1–3)
Quizlet Flashcards: Construction: M/P (above natural notes), M/P (all), m/A/D (above natural notes), m/A/D (all), All Intervals
Quizlet Flashcards: Identification
MusicTheory.net: Interval ID and Construction, Aural ID (2nds/3rds)
But, what if the bottom note isn't a major scale??
Interval Counting Methods: Three common ways of identifying and constructing intervals are 1) to count the semitones between the two pitches, 2) to use the "major scale" method, or 3) to use the "white key" method. (The latter two are discussed in this week's reading. Discuss the pros and cons of each approach and decide which works best for you.
Enharmonic Intervals: What are enharmonically equivalent intervals? Come up with a few examples as a class, then practice identifying enharmonically equivalent intervals for some of the examples in Activity 1 below.
Write and ID Simple Intervals: Practice writing intervals above a given note and identifying each by size and quality:
ID Intervals: Worksheet 1, Worksheet 2, Worksheet 3, Worksheet 4 (p. 1, Sections 1–2), Worksheet 5 (Part 1), Worksheet 6 (Part 1), Worksheet 7 (Part 1)
Constructing Intervals: Worksheet 1 (p. 1, Section 3), Worksheet 2 (Part A), Worksheet 3 (Part A), Worksheet 4 (Part 2), Worksheet 5 (Part 2), Worksheet 6 (Part 2)
Mixed Practice: Worksheet
Sing & ID Intervals: Practice singing m2, M2, m3, and M3 intervals above and below different pitches given at the piano. Sing each interval using the interval name (e.g. "major-second"). As you sing each, try to come up with song examples as a class that use that interval.
Then, practice aurally identifying each of these intervals by ear. Listen to the interval played, sing it back on a neutral syllable ("da-da"), then sing it back using the correct interval name ("minor-third").
Interval Speed Challenge: Race against your classmates to see who can get the highest score in each level before the timer runs up. Record the highest running scores on the board. Scores only count if you have 100% correct, so accuracy matters. If you miss an interval, restart from the top! Work until your instructor yells "stop!".
Melodic Interval ID in Repertoire: For each of the given melodies in your anthology here, identify the melodic interval that occurs between consecutive notes in the melody. Label your intervals above the staff. Be sure to take note of the key signature and any accidentals that carry through the measure.
Harmonic Interval ID in Repertoire: For each excerpt in your anthology here, identify the harmonic interval that occurs between the outer voices. Label your intervals above the staff. Be sure to take note of the key signature and any accidentals that carry through the measure.
Learn the "Interval Song" by Django Bates to get the sounds of the intervals in your ears. Here's the score if you want to play along.
Bates also has made the absolute best version of the anthem, "New York, New York."