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For the following notes, draw a whole note that creates the specified interval from the note that appears on the staff.
Tip: Keep in mind that in order for an interval to be considered a second, the two notes MUST have letter names that are next to each other in the musical alphabet. Using enharmonic notes will give you a different theoretical interval, even though the difference in pitch is the same.
Determine the correct letter name first, then determine what accidental is appropriate.
Example: F to Gb is a minor second. F to F# is an augmented unison (not a second because they share the same letter name).
Minor Second Above
Add a whole note to each measure that is a minor second (half step) above the existing notes.
Minor Second Below
Add a whole note to each measure that is a minor second (half step) below the existing notes.
Major Second Above
Add a whole note to each measure that is a major second (whole step) above the existing notes.
Major Second Below
Add a whole note to each measure that is a major second (whole step) below the existing notes.