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4ths 5ths Octaves – Ear Training Chord

In this lesson, you will hear a 4th, 5th, or Octave played as a chord (diad) and then try to name it.

Here is one example of each.

Please press the Exercise button below.

4ths 5ths Octaves – Ear Training Down

In this lesson, you will hear a 4th, 5th, or Octave played descending (down) and then try to name it.

Here is one example of each.

Please press the Exercise button below.

4ths 5ths Octaves – Ear Training Up

In this lesson, you will hear a 4th, 5th, or Octave played ascending and then try to name it.

Here is one example of each.

Please press the Exercise button below.

4ths 5ths Octaves – Writing

In this lesson, you will write 4ths, 5ths and Octaves by name.

These intervals are called "perfect" because of their pure sound.

The tritone is not perfect because it of its dissonant, harsh quality.

Remember that when writing perfect intervals, both notes will usually have the same accidental.

4ths 5ths Octaves – Reading Music

In the next set of lessons, we will combine our knowledge or Perfect 4ths, Perfect 5ths, Octaves, and Tritones.

Here is a review of what we have learned about these intervals so far.

Octave – Dictation – Chord

In this lesson, you will hear an octave played as a chord, then write it in music notation.

Please press the Exercise button below.

Octaves – Dictation – Up

In this lesson, you will hear an octave played ascending, then write it in music notation.

Please press the Exercise button below.

Octaves – Dictation – Down

In this lesson, you will hear an octave played descending, then write it in music notation.

Please press the Exercise button below.

4ths and 5ths Ear Training – Up

In the next lesson you will hear either a Perfect 4th or a Perfect 5th played upwards (ascending) and you will try to name it.

Here are some examples of Perfect 4ths and 5ths ascending.

Octaves – Playing By Ear

In this lesson, you will hear an octave played upwards, then play it by ear on your instrument.

Please press the Exercise button below.