First we have a reminder of the Perfect
intervals described previously,
Here are the new Minor
intervals with the Major's for
comparison. Major intervals can be converted to
Minor
intervals simply by reducing the distance in pitch by
one semitone. So we can either 'flatten' the upper note
(as in the examples in the key of C major) or by
'sharpening' the lower note (for instance in the major
intervals pictured to the left the 'C' would become C#
as opposed to the upper note becoming a flat as
illustrated)
Please listen carefully by rolling your mouse over the
pictures and compare the major and minor intervals.
Below are examples of minor intervals in popular
melodies.