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Tutorials on all aspects of becoming an accomplished musician.

6ths – Dictation Down

In this lesson we will hear examples of Major and Minor 6ths played downwards and try to write them in music notation.

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6ths – Dictation Up

In this lesson we will hear examples of Major and Minor 6ths played upwards and try to write them in music notation.

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6ths – Playing by Ear Chord

In this lesson we will hear examples of Major and Minor 6ths played as chords and try to play them on your instrument.

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6ths – Playing by Ear Down

In this lesson we will hear examples of Major and Minor 6ths played downwards and try to play them on your instrument.

Hear are some examples:

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6ths – Dictation Down

In this lesson we will hear examples of Major and Minor 6ths played downward and try to name them.

Hear are some examples:

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6ths – Ear Training Up

In this lesson we will hear examples of Major and Minor 6ths and try to name them.

Hear are some examples:

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Claire’s Lesson

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6ths – Reading Music

In the next set of lessons we will review what we have learned about Major and Minor 6ths.

IntervalNumber of Half StepsCommentsExample
Minor 6th8Perfect 5th + Half StepC Ab
Major 6th9Perfect 5th + Whole StepC A
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