Basic Intervals: 3rds, Minor and Major -- Music Theory 101

An introduction to Minor and Major 3rds.

Also, the difference between melodic and harmonic intervals, as well as between "minor" sounds and "major" sounds.

In these videos, I'll talk about what each interval sounds like and provide song references for you to remember each interval by. They are listed below:

Minor 3rd (ascending) -- "O Canada"
-- "Smoke On The Water" (riff)

Minor 3rd (descending) -- "Star Spangled Banner"
-- "Hey Jude"

Major 3rd (ascending) -- "When The Saints Go Marching In"
-- "Kumbaya"

Major 3rd (descending) -- "Summertime"
-- "Swing Low, Sweet Chariot"

[greenturbo]

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[flyme-zb]

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[ernestgould]

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[Allieo]

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[michaelwas]

Why are the major thirds called thirds if they are 4 notes apart?