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Minor 7ths – Writing Music

In the next set of lessons, you will see a Minor 7th lit up on your instrument and try to write it in music notation.

When trying to imagine large intervals, it is always helpful to use a reference point.

Minor 7ths – Reading Music

The next interval we will learn about is called a Minor 7th.

A Minor 7th, also know as a "Flat 7", is a half step smaller than the 7th found in the Major Scale.

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6th – Dictation Chord

In this lesson we will hear examples of Major and Minor 6ths played as diads (2 note chords) and try to write them in music notation.

Note: Major and Minor 6 intervals are not the same as Major and Minor 6 chords which we will learn about later.

Hear are some examples:

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6ths – Dictation Down

In this lesson we will hear examples of Major and Minor 6ths played downwards and try to write them in music notation.

Hear are some examples:

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6ths – Dictation Up

In this lesson we will hear examples of Major and Minor 6ths played upwards and try to write them in music notation.

Hear are some examples:

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6ths – Playing by Ear Chord

In this lesson we will hear examples of Major and Minor 6ths played as chords and try to play them on your instrument.

Hear are some examples:

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6ths – Playing by Ear Down

In this lesson we will hear examples of Major and Minor 6ths played downwards and try to play them on your instrument.

Hear are some examples:

Please press the Exercise button below.

6ths – Dictation Down

In this lesson we will hear examples of Major and Minor 6ths played downward and try to name them.

Hear are some examples:

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6ths – Ear Training Up

In this lesson we will hear examples of Major and Minor 6ths and try to name them.

Hear are some examples:

Please press the Exercise button below.

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