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Understanding Diatonic Intervals
An interval is the distance between two notes. An interval has a name and a type. Intervals can be played one note (melodic) or two notes (harmonic) at a time, ascending or descending.
Simple and Compound Intervals are taken from a major scale.
Chromatic Intervals are NOT taken from a major scale. They are derived from the diatonic intervals.
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Calculating The Distance Between Two Notes
The distance part of an interval can be determined by counting the lines and space from the bottom note to the top note.
Major Second: C to D


Major Third: C to E


Perfect* Fourth: C to E


* All interval of a Diatonic Major Scale are Major unless both notes of the interval are in each other major scale. Then the interval is called Perfect.
Perfect* Fifth: C to G


Major Sixth: C to A


Major Seventh: C to B


Ukulele Major Scale
Here is how the Simple Diatonic intervals layout on with the open position C Major scale on ukulele.
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Daily Practice Material for the Contemporary Ukulele
Updated: Sep 28, 2021
Daily Practice Material for the Contemporary Ukulele Player is an organized collection of daily practice and reference material for the contemporary ukulele player. This material can be used to develop the vocabulary and knowledge necessary for single note playing.