Intervals


What is an interval?

An interval is the distance (in semitones) between two notes.


Table of Intervals
Half Steps Whole Steps Common Name Symbol
0 0.0 Perfect Unison PU
1 0.5 Minor Second m2
2 1.0 Major Second M2
3 1.5 Minor Third m3
4 2.0 Major Third M3
5 2.5 Perfect Forth P4
6 3.0 Augmented Forth A4
6 3.0 Diminished Fifth D5
7 3.5 Perfect Fifth P5
8 4.0 Augmented Fifth A5
8 4.0 Minor Sixth m6
9 4.5 Major Sixth M6
10 5.0 Augmented Sixth A6
10 5.0 Minor Seventh m7
11 5.5 Major Seventh M7
12 6.0 Perfect Octave P8
13 6.5 Minor Ninth m9
14 7.0 Major Ninth M9
15 7.5 Minor Tenth m10
16 8.0 Major Tenth M10