3.6 Perfect fifth

 

Category: Harmony | Tags: Intervals

Theory

In Chapter 1.11 Second, third, fourth and fifth you’ve learned what a fifth is. In this chapter, you will learn about the perfect fifth. In the videos and examples I show how to make perfect fifths. You are going to make perfect fifths yourself in the exercises.


1. What is a perfect fifth?

The fifth from C to G is called a perfect fifth and is made up of seven half steps (three whole steps and one half step).

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The perfect fifth C G is made up of three whole steps and one half step.

There is no major or minor fifth. The perfect fifth has an open and consonant character.

cd Perfect fifth | Musictheory.educationThe perfect fifth C G.

 

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Examples

How is a perfect fifth build?

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2. Perfect fifths

 

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Examples

Which tones do you get if you make perfect fifths on the natural notes?

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3. Practise

Harmony exercise 3d: Practise making perfect fifths on the natural notes.


Harmony exercise 3e: Practise making perfect fifths on all notes.

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