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Grade 2 - Intervals

Explore Grade 2 intervals. Hear distances between notes, name them quickly, and use a simple scale trick to check your answers.

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Fascinating Fact:

Use the major scale method: build the major scale from the lower note. If the top fits, it is major or perfect. One semitone smaller makes minor.

In Specialist Music Theory Grade 2 Intervals, you’ll learn to count letter names, decide the size (2nd to 8ve), and choose the quality: major, minor, or perfect. You’ll practise quick checks using the major scale from the lower note to confirm each answer.

Key Terms

Interval: The distance between two notes, measured by number (2nd–8ve) and by quality (major, minor, perfect).
Semitone: The smallest common step in Western music; two semitones make a whole tone.
Major scale method: Build a major scale from the lower note; compare the upper note to decide quality quickly.

Frequently Asked Questions (Click to see answers)

How do I work out an interval at Grade 2?

Count the letter names inclusively to get the number (e.g., C to E is a 3rd). Build the major scale from the lower note: if the top note fits, it’s major or perfect; one semitone smaller is minor.

Which intervals are perfect and which are major or minor?

Perfect intervals are unison, 4th, 5th, and octave. The 2nd, 3rd, 6th, and 7th are major or minor depending on whether they match or are one semitone smaller than the major scale.

What’s the difference between harmonic and melodic intervals?

A harmonic interval sounds both notes together (stacked). A melodic interval sounds the notes one after the other (ascending or descending).