Ninth graders learn about intervals — the distance in pitch between two notes — from small steps to big leaps and the octave, plus how notes sounded together create harmony.
Students will be able to…
The “distance” between two notes is called an interval — and it’s the foundation of melody and harmony. What are intervals?
Project each item and have students answer about intervals. The tool explains distance, octaves, and harmony.
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The “distance” between two notes is an interval — the base of melody and harmony!
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Aligned to the National Core Arts Standards (Music, HS Proficient).
Analyze intervals.
Explore pitch distance.
Perform intervals.
Recognize intervals by ear.
Preview the three formative checks. Tap “Sample answer” to see what mastery looks like — hide them before you print for students.
Have students play or sing two notes and describe whether the interval is small (a step) or large (a leap). A printable intervals sheet is in the Arts library.
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A print-and-go review sheet with a built-in answer key. Tap “Show answer key” to reveal answers, or print the clean version for students.