NotePlayMusicInterval Recognition
Two notes together. Learn their sound, then name the interval. Always built on middle C.
Start with a very close pair and a much wider pair.
Which interval is this?
Middle C underneath. Two notes, played together.
Press Play, listen, then choose the interval.
No timer. Replay as often as you need.
Listen and learn
Hear the named intervals in this set. Compare them, then return to Play to hear the question. Using this guide during practice is welcome.
Minor second
C4 + D flat4
A very close pair. You may hear a rough, rubbing sound.
Perfect fifth
C4 + G4
A wider pair. You may hear a relatively smooth, open sound.
These are listening hints, not rules about emotion. Major and minor name the larger and smaller forms of the same interval number.
Frequently asked questions
What is Interval Recognition?
A free listening tool for naming four musical intervals: minor second, minor third, major third and perfect fifth. Every pair has middle C (C4) underneath, with both piano notes played together. Choose the name after listening.
What does harmonic interval mean?
A harmonic interval has two notes sounding together. A melodic interval has notes played one after another. This tool uses harmonic intervals only; the higher note is always above C4, but it does not play later.
What is the difference between a major and minor third?
A minor third spans three semitones; a major third spans four. From C4 they are C4 with E flat4 and C4 with E4. You may hear the minor third as darker and the major third as brighter, but those are subjective listening hints, not definitions.
Can I hear the answers before practising?
Yes. Open Listen and learn for labelled examples from the current set. It is available before and during practice. Guide playback does not unlock answering: use Play to hear the question first. After one answer, the correct interval and note names are revealed.
Do I have to finish one set to unlock another?
No. All four sets are open. Start with minor second versus perfect fifth, add major third, compare the two thirds directly, then mix all four. The focused thirds set has fewer choices but a subtler contrast. There is no score, timer, account requirement or saved progress.
Which piano sound does this use?
The shared Salamander sampled grand piano. Both notes start together after their samples load. Sample loading needs an internet connection. Stop, Escape, switching sets or hiding the page cancels playback. Failed or stopped question playback cannot unlock a new answer.
Will this teach me intervals in every key?
This is fixed-C4 listening practice, not a test of recognising intervals from every starting note. It helps you become familiar with these specific piano sounds. It does not certify mastery or claim exam-board alignment.