Compound intervals
Intervals wider than an octave; subtract 7 to find the simple interval inside.
- Category
- Intervals
- First taught in
- 5.4 Read the bass numbers
- Theory cards
- Compound intervals (Level 5)
In the lessons
2 lessons and 2 pieces where the Method teaches or uses it, in teaching order.
| Lesson | Lesson and piece |
|---|---|
| 5.4 | Read the bass numbersChorale “Gib dich zufrieden und sei stille” in G minor, BWV 511, Johann Sebastian Bach |
| 10.7 | Keep octaves light at speedPiano Sonata No. 1 in F minor, Op. 2 No. 1: IV. Prestissimo, Ludwig van Beethoven |
In Musicianship
The units whose theory questions ask about it.
| Unit | Title |
|---|---|
| 5.4 | Predominant chords |
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