Altered Intervals Microlesson

Altered Intervals

In the previous section, we learned of intervals using the exact pitches of the Major scale. What happens when these pitches are altered by either lowering or raising them? When this occurs, the intervals are no longer Unison, Major, or Perfect. In this section, we will learn about minor, diminished, and augmented intervals.

Explore

Watch the following video to learn about Altered Intervals. Prepare to take notes and use the navigational buttons at the bottom of the video to pause, rewind, or move forward. Move forward to the challenge section to review your understanding.

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Challenge

Altered Intervals Review

Test your knowledge of Altered Intervals in the activity below.

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