Intro to Intervals

The video tutorial explains musical intervals, which are the distances between two notes, chords, or keys. It covers how to count intervals, distinguishing between ascending and descending intervals, and introduces harmonic and melodic intervals. Examples of intervals like 5th, 7th, and octaves are provided, along with an explanation of compound intervals. The tutorial concludes with a brief mention of future topics on classifying intervals.

What is a musical interval?

• The distance between two notes, chords, or keys

• The genre of a musical composition

• The speed of a musical piece

• The volume level of a song

What is the term for an interval where two notes are played at the same time?

• Ascending interval

• Harmonic interval

• Melodic interval

• Descending interval

What do we call an interval that spans eight notes?

• An octave

• A ninth

• A seventh

• A fifth

How do you calculate a compound interval?

• By adding five to the simple interval

• By adding seven to the simple interval

• By subtracting two from the simple interval

• By multiplying the simple interval by two

What is a compound interval?

• An interval larger than an octave

• An interval smaller than a unison

• An interval that is a perfect fifth

• An interval that is exactly an octave