There’s More to Playing the Piano
Chapter 22 - Intervals (Part 2)
Unisons, 4ths, 5ths and Octaves are known as perfect intervals. They are like the pillars of the scales. 2nds, 3rds, 6ths and 7ths can be major or minor. These intervals give the music a lot of colour and character and are particularly flexible in minor keys. The major scale comprises perfect intervals and major intervals. The minor scale comprises perfect intervals and a mix of major and minor intervals. The particular form of the minor scale shown above (with four minor intervals) is uncommon. When identifying intervals, it is important to...
