All Intervals on Guitar
| Interval | Semitones | Sound | Song Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minor 2nd | 1 | Tense, dissonant | Jaws theme |
| Major 2nd | 2 | Stepping up | Happy Birthday |
| Minor 3rd | 3 | Sad, dark | Smoke on the Water |
| Major 3rd | 4 | Happy, bright | Oh When the Saints |
| Perfect 4th | 5 | Open, hymn-like | Here Comes the Bride |
| Perfect 5th | 7 | Strong, powerful | Star Wars theme |
| Octave | 12 | Same note, higher | Somewhere Over the Rainbow |
Fretboard Shapes
Same string intervals (from any note): Minor 2nd: 1 fret up Major 2nd: 2 frets up Minor 3rd: 3 frets up Major 3rd: 4 frets up Perfect 4th: 5 frets up Perfect 5th: 7 frets up Cross-string shapes (same fret = perfect 4th): String 6 to 5: same fret = P4 String 5 to 4: same fret = P4 String 4 to 3: same fret = P4 String 3 to 2: +1 fret = P4 (B string offset!) String 2 to 1: same fret = P4
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Each note is a specific interval from C. Practice naming the interval as you click each note.
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Apply intervals to ear training and understand how they build chords.