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A major sixth is the interval between the first and sixth notes of a major scale. In the scale of D major, D is the first note and B is the sixth note.
Major sixth Major sixth
A minor sixth is the interval between the first and sixth notes of a harmonic minor scale. (For more about harmonic minor scales, see page 20 of the Dark Blue workbook.) In the scale of D minor, D is the first note and B flat is the sixth note.
Minor sixth Minor sixth
Sing both of these intervals. Can you hear the difference? Which interval is larger?
Major sixth
On the staff on the left, write a note that is a major sixth higher than the one shown.
On the staff on the right, write a note that is a minor sixth higher than the one shown.
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Think of a tune that begins with a major sixth and one that begins with a minor sixth. Write their names here.
Major sixth
Minor sixth
This interval is a tone. It is also known as a major second.
This interval is a semitone. It is also known as a minor second.
Sing these intervals. Can you hear the difference? Which is larger?
Major second
Major second
Minor second
Minor second
How many minor seconds are there in a major second?
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Intervals
