There are two half-steps between EThe flat symbol is shown. and F. What type of interval is it?
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Responses
major second
major second
minor second
minor second
perfect fifth
perfect fifth
perfect third
minor second
To determine the type of interval between E♭ and F, we need to count the number of letter names and the number of half-steps between the two notes.
In this case, there are two consecutive letter names between E♭ and F, which are E and F.
To count the number of half-steps, we need to consider the position of sharps and flats on the keyboard. Each consecutive key on a keyboard represents a half-step.
Since the symbol ♭ (flat) is shown in the question, it indicates that we need to lower the pitch of the note by one half-step.
So, starting from E♭ and moving up by one half-step, we reach E. Moving up by one more half-step from E, we reach F.
Therefore, there is only one half-step between E♭ and F.
Now, let's look at the options provided:
- Major second: A major second consists of two whole steps or four half-steps, which is not the case here.
- Minor second: A minor second consists of one half-step, which matches our interval between E♭ and F. This is the correct answer.
- Perfect fifth: A perfect fifth consists of seven half-steps, which is not the case here.
- Perfect third: A perfect third consists of three whole steps or six half-steps, which is not the case here.
Therefore, the interval between E♭ and F is a minor second.
To determine the type of interval between E♭ and F, we need to count the number of letter names between the two notes, including any accidentals.
Starting with E♭, the next half-step brings us to E. That's the first half-step. Then, another half-step brings us to F. That's the second half-step.
Since there are two half-steps between E♭ and F, the type of interval is a minor second.