Label which ones are half or whole steps.
Understand the Problem
The question is asking to identify and label the intervals in a given musical notational context as either half steps or whole steps.
Answer
Half steps: E-F, G-Ab, G#-A, B-C. Whole steps: E-F#, D-E, Bb-A.
The intervals are: E to F (half step), E to F# (whole step), D to E (whole step), G to Ab (half step), G# to A (half step), B to C (half step), Bb to A (whole step).
Answer for screen readers
The intervals are: E to F (half step), E to F# (whole step), D to E (whole step), G to Ab (half step), G# to A (half step), B to C (half step), Bb to A (whole step).
More Information
Half steps are the smallest interval in Western music, while whole steps are twice as large.
Tips
Confusing half steps and whole steps can lead to incorrect note identification.
Sources
- Half- and Whole-steps and Accidentals - VIVA's Pressbooks - viva.pressbooks.pub