This lesson assumes that you are already familiar with Sixths. 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 Sixths by going to The Sixth.
You will also need to be able to sing
When identifying and singing Sixths by ear, we will not include Augmented 6ths because they will sound identical to a minor 7th. We will also not include Diminished 6ths because they will sound identical to a perfect 5th
When singing melodies it may be helpful to know that Minor 6ths occur in 3 places. They occur between:
Major 6ths occur in 4 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 3rd. Remember that a minor 6th will invert to a major 3rd and a major 6th will invert to a minor 3rd.
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]'.