This lesson assumes that you are already familiar with Sevenths and Octaves. If you have logged in and been following the lessons and practice apps in order you should already be familiar with them.
If not, you can learn about Sevenths and Octaves by going to Sevenths and Octaves.
You will also need to be able to sing
When identifying and singing Sevenths by ear, we will not include Augmented 7ths because they will sound identical to a perfect octave. We will also not include Diminished 7ths because they will sound identical to a major 6th
When singing melodies it may be helpful to know that Minor 7ths occur in 5 places. They occur between:
Major 7ths occur in 2 places. They are between:
Some people find it easier to invert the interval in their mind by moving the top note down an octave or the bottom note up an octave. This will create a 2nd. Remember that a minor 7th will invert to a major 2nd and a major 7th will invert to a minor 2nd.
When identifying and singing Octaves by ear, we will not include Augmented 8ths because they will sound identical to a minor 9th. We will also not include Diminished 8ths because they will sound identical to a major 7th
When singing melodies it may be helpful to know that all octaves in a major scale are perfect.
The following chart has some pointers to help you hear and sing sixths. Some people find it easier to associate an interval with a song. There are a few examples listed in the chart, but you can find many more by searching online for 'Songs that begin with a [insert interval here]'.