The next interval we will learn about is called a Minor 3rd<\/b>.<\/p>\n

As we learned in previous lessons, an interval is called “Minor” if it is one half step smaller than a Major interval.<\/p>\n

Therefore, to understand Minor 3rds, we must first understand Major 3rds.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

\nA Major 3rd means going up 3 degrees in the Major Scale.<\/p>\n

In the key of C, a Major 3rd is the interval from C to E.<\/p>\n

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\nA Minor 3rd, on the other hand, would be formed by lowering the third degree by a half step.<\/p>\n

We call this a “Flat 3rd” written “b3”.<\/p>\n

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\nA Major Third is equal to two Whole Steps.<\/p>\n

This is because it is part of the major scale, which is Whole Whole Half, Whole Whole Whole Half.<\/p>\n

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\nA Minor Third, which is smaller than a Major Third, is equal to a Whole Step + a Half Step.<\/p>\n

A Minor Third is also equal to three half steps.<\/p>\n

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