Music Theory - Understanding Intervals: Part 3

[itrytoteachyou]

can anyone tell me what that playstation directional pad looking sign in front of a note is please?? like the one at 8:07 to the left of the screen???

[thelovelytati]

Omg God Thank You I HAVE A Music theory final Tomorrow And You've really Helped me. Your better than my Actually teacher! Please Continue Uploading!

[GrowingPatatoes]

I cant find understanding intervals one and two :(

[sorchahannah]

this is so helpful! thanks so much

[pepperswallow]

thank you so much, i've been struggling with these at grade 4 :)

[staticparsley]

Takes way too long... Just remember your key signatures

[markusboyd3]

Intervals are difficult in their simplicity.

[soc3chappd]

This is so amazing, so clear so concise i was getting bogged down with the augmented and diminished bits because i didnt understand that the same interval notes were different if they were enharmonics, but your system clears this up.....thanks so much!!!

[thewizards]

I have been struggling with the concept of augmented and diminished intervals since February. Your video has managed to make sense of it all. Thank you so much for this video, really informative and easy to understand. I like how simple it is, the other things I've been reading have been far too complex for me. This was just right. Thank you for uploading!!

[musictheoryguy]

@thewizards I'm delighted to hear that you found my video useful! Many thanks for taking the time to write such a nice comment.

[hanzimaster]

if C and G are P5, C~G#=Aug5, C~Gb=Dim5, then what's C~Gx or to Gbb?

[musictheoryguy]

@hanzimaster C to Gx = doubly-augmented 5th, C to Gbb = doubly-diminished 5th. Don't worry about this if you're studying an Associated Board theory exam - in the current syllabus they'll never ask you about 'double' intervals. Hope this helps. Best wishes.

[hanzimaster]

@musictheoryguy Im MP music theory gr5

[michelekuy]

Thank you for this great explanation!!

[musictheoryguy]

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[Joeytehgeetarist]

I understand the whole working out from Major and perfect diagram you drew out in the previous video, and this may be going too far out of my league, or just being ignorant, but what's the difference between these perfect and major notes in a scale?

If that question sounds quite stupid, i don't really know how to phrase it any better, sorry. What i'm possibly trying to say is what would - in scales - make something major or perfect? Is it simply down to semitones from the tonic note as well?

[michalchik]

I am not a musician but I am a professional math and science teacher with a good ear.I was poking around your channel out of curiosity. I would say there are two things that would improve this video. Since you target audience is musically inclined I would play examples showing the semitone count and equivalency. This will help your students make associations that will strengthen their memory, You also might want to explain why anyone would want to ever use a C## instead of a D.

[musictheoryguy]

Thanks for taking the time to write this. In regards to your last point (why use C##, or Cx, instead of D) I have tried to squeeze this concept into a previous video. However, the 10 minute rule imposed by YouTube scuppered this. I do still have the graphics saved for a future video, watch this space.

As for the inclusion of sound examples - a very good idea. This won't be included in my next video (already in production) but I will bear this in mind for all other releases. Thanks again.

[michalchik]

@musictheoryguy Great! I look forward to it. I really know very little about music theory but I have always been curious about it. 

[ahmadjawadi]

And 5 *****

[ahmadjawadi]

Thats really so beautiful, your way of explaining is fantastic and the video is really well made.

Thank you for sharing your ideas in lecturing.

[SamuelLeeWang]

im a bit confused. the last interval in the video, the D to Fx, if you count using the F maj scale, D to F natural is a major third. Then you add 2 sharps.. doesn't it raise the major 3rd by two semitones?

thanks!

[musictheoryguy]

I can see why you are a little confused... D to F is a minor 3rd (in any key) not a major 3rd. Always use C major when working out intervals - have another look at part 2 of these interval videos which discusses the importance of using C major. Let me know how you get on.

Best wishes.

[Titans4life92]

I hope that I can draw a keyboard on my exam. Otherwise this stuff can be pretty tricky!

[musictheoryguy]

Hi. If you're sitting an ABRSM exam then, yes, you are allowed a scrap piece of paper to jot things down. I always advise my students to draw a keyboard and the circle of fifths as soon as the exam period starts. Both drawings will be needed at some stage in the exam and will be of great help when the relevant questions appear. Good luck!

[Hydrogenes]

Man intervals are complicated business!