Interval Calculator
Select two notes to find the musical interval between them. Shows both ascending and descending intervals.
C→E
Major 3rd (M3)
4 semitones
Details
Ascending:
Major 3rd (M3)
Descending:
Minor 6th (m6)
Semitones:
4
Frequency ratio:
1.2599
What Are Musical Intervals?
An interval is the distance between two notes, measured in semitones (half steps). Each interval has a specific name and quality. Intervals are fundamental to understanding melody, harmony, and chord construction.
Interval Reference
- Unison (0): Same note
- Minor 2nd (1): Half step - dissonant, tense
- Major 2nd (2): Whole step - neutral
- Minor 3rd (3): Sad, minor quality
- Major 3rd (4): Happy, major quality
- Perfect 4th (5): Open, stable
- Tritone (6): Maximum tension, unstable
- Perfect 5th (7): Strong, powerful