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In this lesson, you will identify whether the interval played is a Major or Minor 3rd and play it on your instrument.

Now we will practice listening to thirds descending and determining if they are Major or Minor.

Now we will practice listening to thirds played harmonically (as a chord) and determining if they are Major or Minor.

Now we will learn to play Minor 3rds by ear on your instrument.

By itself, a minor 3rd typically has a somewhat sad sound.

Now we will practice listening to thirds and determining if they are Major or Minor.

Thirds

In the next group of lessons, we will learn to distinguish between Major and Minor 3rds.

Remember, a Major 3rd follows the first three notes in the Major Scale and is equal to 2 Whole Steps.

A Minor 3rd is a half step smaller than a Major 3rd and is equal to a Whole Step + a Half Step.

Now you will hear a Major 3rd played as a harmonic interval (chord) then write it in music notation.

Now you will hear a Major 3rd played descending then write it in music notation.

Now you will hear a Major 3rd played ascending then write it in music notation.

Now we will learn to play Major 3rds by ear on your instrument as a chord.