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In this lesson you will see a Minor 6th lit up on your instrument, then write it in music notation.

Remember, when choosing between sharps and flats, the degree between the first and last note must be a sixth.

In this example, C to Ab is correct because C to A is six letters or degrees.

In this lesson, you will hear a 4th, 5th, or Octave played as a chord (diad) and then try to name it.

Here is one example of each.

Please press the Exercise button below.

In this lesson, you will hear a 4th, 5th, or Octave played descending (down) and then try to name it.

Here is one example of each.

Please press the Exercise button below.

In this lesson, you will hear a 4th, 5th, or Octave played ascending and then try to name it.

Here is one example of each.

Please press the Exercise button below.

In this lesson, you will write 4ths, 5ths and Octaves by name.

These intervals are called "perfect" because of their pure sound.

The tritone is not perfect because it of its dissonant, harsh quality.

Remember that when writing perfect intervals, both notes will usually have the same accidental.

In the next set of lessons, we will combine our knowledge or Perfect 4ths, Perfect 5ths, Octaves, and Tritones.

Here is a review of what we have learned about these intervals so far.

In this lesson, you will hear an octave played as a chord, then write it in music notation.

Please press the Exercise button below.

In this lesson, you will hear an octave played ascending, then write it in music notation.

Please press the Exercise button below.

In this lesson, you will hear an octave played descending, then write it in music notation.

Please press the Exercise button below.

In the next lesson you will hear either a Perfect 4th or a Perfect 5th played upwards (ascending) and you will try to name it.

Here are some examples of Perfect 4ths and 5ths ascending.