Major Thirds
A Major Third is the distance between the first and third notes in the major scale.
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A Major 3rd is equivalent to 2 Whole Steps, or 4 Half Steps.
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When starting on a different note, such as E, simply go up two whole steps.
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Please press the Exercise button below.