{"id":1776,"date":"2018-03-08T10:17:35","date_gmt":"2018-03-08T15:17:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.pentecostalmusicians.com\/PMblog\/?p=1776"},"modified":"2018-03-08T10:17:35","modified_gmt":"2018-03-08T15:17:35","slug":"relative-pitch","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pentecostalmusicians.com\/PMblog\/?p=1776","title":{"rendered":"Relative Pitch"},"content":{"rendered":"

by Pamela Rentzel<\/em><\/p>\n

Many people think it\u2019s a GREAT mystery or a GIFT to play an instrument by EAR!  Not so!  You can learn to play or sing by ear but just learning to listen!<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

So, my CHALLENGE to you in 2018, is to start a plan that will help you HEAR intervals!  It\u2019s one of the BEST things you can do when learning to play the keyboard, sing parts or play any other instrument for a Pentecostal church service!<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s talk about the INTERVALS!  An Interval is the distance between notes!<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

In the Key of C:                                  <\/p>\n

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  1. C to D – Major 2nd<\/sup><\/u><\/strong> \u2013 up one whole step \u2013 sounds like \u201cat the cross, at the cross.\u201d or \u201cto be like Jesus\u201d (1, 2, 3, 4..)<\/li>\n
  2. C to E – Major 3rd<\/u><\/strong> \u2013 \u201csweet hour of prayer
    \n\u201d or \u201cjust as I am\u201d<\/p>\n
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    1. Sometimes the 1 (one) can be just an \u201cunderstood\u201d interval without using the 1 \u2013 starting on the 3rd<\/sup> \u2013 \u201cin the name of Jesus, (we have the victory).<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n
    2. C to F – Perfect 4th<\/u><\/strong> \u2013 \u201cstand up, stand up for Jesus\u201d or \u201cHere comes the bride.\u201d<\/li>\n
    3. C to G – Perfect 5th<\/u><\/strong> \u2013 \u201cthere is a fountain.\u201d\n
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      1. Again the 1 (one) can be \u201cunderstood\u201d without being used; example is: \u201cI\u2019ll fly away, oh glory, I\u2019ll fly
        \n\u201d or \u201cHe touched me\u201d<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n
      2. C to A – Major 6th<\/u><\/strong> \u2013 \u201cmy Bonnie lies over the ocean\u201d or \u201cI see a crimson stream of blood\u201d<\/li>\n
      3. C to B – Major 7th<\/u><\/strong> \u2013 half step below octave<\/li>\n
      4. C to C – Perfect 8th<\/u><\/strong> \u2013 octave<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        \"C<\/a><\/p>\n

        How to Practice!<\/strong><\/p>\n

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        1. Sing each INTERVAL with your voice and play it on your instrument.<\/li>\n
        2. Listen and memorize the relationship in the SOUND distance between the two tones.<\/li>\n
        3. Feel the INTERVAL (distance) beneath your hand.<\/li>\n
        4. Test yourself to see the progress you are making! (Remember to shuffle them up so you are not just memorizing them in order!)<\/li>\n
        5. Continue to work on all the INTERVALS in other keys.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Identifying these intervals will not happen overnight!<\/strong>  It\u2019s a PROCESS <\/strong>which requires being consistent in working on them.<\/p>\n

          Listen and become aware of melodies and INTERVALS in the music you hear on the radio, etc.<\/p>\n

          Next, work on the half-step intervals<\/u><\/strong> starting with the 1st<\/sup> to MINOR 3rd<\/sup> as this interval is vital in good musicianship.<\/p>\n

          I have found a very good app for helping you through the process. It\u2019s called RelativePitch.<\/strong>  It\u2019s a freebie with the option to upgrade.<\/p>\n

          Start NOW and see how much better your EAR becomes this year!<\/p>\n

          \u00a9 2018 Pamela Rentzel – Pentecostal Musicians<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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