Piano intervals game

How far apart are the two notes?

Tap an answer or press 2 to 8.

Level
Pace

About this game

How to name an interval

An interval is the distance between two notes, counted in letter names and including both ends. C up to D is a 2nd, C to E is a 3rd, C to F is a 4th.

On the staff, a 2nd is a line and the next space. A 3rd is line to line or space to space. A 4th is a line and the space two steps along, and a 5th is line to line with a line in between.

Why read intervals instead of single notes

Good sight readers don't name every note. They find the first one, then read the shape: a step, a skip, a leap. Practising intervals trains your eyes to see distance instead of letters.

This game only asks for the size (3rd, 5th). Major, minor and perfect come later.

Questions

What is a 2nd on a piano staff?

Two notes next to each other, one on a line and one on the neighbouring space.

What is the difference between a 3rd and a 4th?

A 3rd spans three letter names, such as C to E. A 4th spans four, such as C to F.

Does this game ask for major or minor?

No. It asks for the size only. The quality is a good next step once the sizes are automatic.