Intervals

1 Through 4:
Reference Songs Cheat Sheet


Minor 2nd (1 half step)
Reference Song: Jaws


Major 2nd (2 half steps)
Reference Song: Happy Birthday


Minor 3rd (3 half steps)
Reference Song: Greensleeves


Major 3rd (4 half steps)
Reference Song: Oh When The Saints



Remember: When you’re first learning intervals, you’ll have to
think through these Reference Songs every time, and it’ll take a
while.

But the more you practice, the more you’ll be able to feel the
intervals, and eventually you won’t need the songs at all.