Interval exercises
If I asked you to measure the distance between two objects, you could reply with a variety of valid responses-
- Feet and inches
- Meters
- Paces
- Cubits
- Smoots (Anyone from MIT?)
Well, the same can go for the aural distance between two notes-
- A number of pitches
- Several notches
- Steps and skips
These musical units of measurement are called intervals. An interval as a unit of aural distance between two notes, basically. A crucial skill in ear training is to recognize interval distances, which is the aim of this section. Yes, you’ll have to practice. I’ve set up goals for you. Don’t worry, I care.
