Melodic and harmonic
Apart or together
Notes one after the other make a melodic interval. Notes played together make a harmonic interval. A harmonic interval is written one note above the other.
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Is this interval melodic or harmonic?
The same ladder
Number a harmonic interval on the same ladder. Put the lower note on rung 1 and climb to the upper note, counting both. F up to D is six rungs: a 6th.
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What is the number of this interval?
Remember
- One after the other: melodic. Together: harmonic.
- Both go on the same ladder, from the lower note.
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