Ascending Intervals - Ear Training

Train your ear to recognize ascending melodic intervals. Ten concise lessons progressing from unison and seconds through compound intervals.

Lesson 1: Unison and Minor Second

Hear identical pitches (unison) then contrast against the tension of a minor second. Practice singing both.

Associate with common melodies. Drill in multiple keys with a drone.

Contrast m3 vs M3. Sing arpeggios to internalize.

Bright quality. Anchor to tonic-triad sound.

Stable but open; relate to IV scale degree.

Max tension; practice resolution tendencies.

Hollow, open; fundamental in harmony.

Melancholic color; compare with M6.

Wide, warm; connect to the relative major/minor relationship.

Differentiate m7 vs M7; cadence expectations and voice-leading.