Music Theory - Understanding Intervals: Part 4

This video is for those studying grade 5, or equivalent, ABRSM (associated board) music theory exams. It explains how to calculate compound intervals (intervals over an octave) and builds on the knowledge gained from parts 2 & 3 of this series of videos.

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[hanzimaster]

In the Rhythm MP music theory book Grd 5 it says its better to use 9th 10th than comp. 2nd 3rd etc

so why did you cross out the 10th at beginning!

[musictheoryguy]

@hanzimaster You may use 9th, 10th etc... if you prefer - both systems are correct. However, I've found the compound solution much easier to teach (and be understood) by my students hence why I focus on this in the video. Always stick with the method in which you are most comfortable. Hope this help. Best wishes.

[pongdikyin]

THank you so much for your vedios. Though I've passed my Grade 5 music theory severalyears ago, all your lessons are new to me and they are really useful. Since I'm doing Grade 8 theory this year, could you upload some vedios about it? ^^

[musictheoryguy]

Many thanks for your kind comments! Glad to hear that my videos have been useful to you.

I don't have any plans to tackle any post grade 5 topics just at this time (as of August 2010) as I still have many pre-grade 5 videos in production. However, I'll make a note of your request and as/when I do upload anything with advanced theory material (i.e. grades 6-8) relevance I'll be sure to let you know.

Best wishes.

[intoframe]

for that last comment what do you mean that our interval is one semitone smaller than a perfect interval?

Great video by the way

thanks

Also do you know of a place on line where I can download for free or at cheap cost some practice theory tests? with answers?

[musictheoryguy]

'Our' interval refers to the final example of the video e.g. G# to C. This interval (which I refer to as 'our interval') is 1 semitone smaller than a perfect 4th. Therefore as it is 1 semitone smaller we can call 'our' interval a diminished 4th. Hope this helps.

[xpiano33x]

this helped me so much! thanks XD

[KarlieJF]

Thank you so much for this information. You have helped me so much. I was wondering if you could do a video on the inversion of intervals, I seem to get confused on those. It is not the same as a compound interval. It's when you have an interval less than an octave and you invert one of the notes (you probably knew that already). I dont really understand it, but my professor is teaching it and I have an exam coming up. Please help

[jimmyhawkinsnotes]

These videos on intervals (I just watched Parts 2, 3, and 4) were very helpful to me. Thank you! :D

[lileichina96]

Thanks :)

[electronicsynthbus]

cheers for uploading this video im studying to do grade five theory for december and often intervals really confuse me its become clearer watching your videos!

[madupop123]

sometimes the questions in ABRSM Grade 5 theory book i dont understand. The question are on page 28 and it is exercise 2 question 3. Could anyone tell me how to do it?? thanks a bunch xxxxx

[soulgill]

ive done my a.m.e.b grade 6 exam a couple of weeks ago but even now its useful to hear your methods of music theory...great videos..really instructive(: