Intervals Worksheet – Level 1
For each pair of notes, write the interval number (unison, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th or octave). Count both the lower and the upper note: C to E is a 3rd (C, D, E). There are no accidentals on this sheet. Check your answers with the key.
Answer key
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- minor second (A–B♭)
- minor second (G–A♭)
- perfect fourth (D–G)
- perfect fifth (E–B)
- minor third (D–F)
- perfect fifth (A–E)
- minor third (A–C)
- perfect fifth (B–F♯)
- major third (B–D♯)
- major third (F–A)
- major third (G–B)
- perfect octave (F–F)
- perfect octave (D–D)
- perfect fifth (C–G)
- major second (F–G)
- major third (D–F♯)
Goal
Recognise interval sizes on the staff at a glance, which is the first step to naming intervals fully and reading music by shape.
How to practise
- Count letter names including both notes: C–D is a 2nd, C–G a 5th.
- Learn the visual shapes: odd intervals (3rd, 5th, 7th) go line to line or space to space; even intervals (2nd, 4th, 6th, octave) go line to space.
- Do the sheet once by counting, then a second time trying to recognise each shape without counting.
- Play or sing each interval after naming it, so you also learn its sound.
Self-check
Check with the answer key. The most common mistake is counting only the steps between notes (getting a 2 instead of a 3). Remember: always include the starting note.
Next steps
Read the intervals lesson and hear each interval in the ear trainer. When you're confident, move on to intervals level 2, where you add quality: major, minor and perfect.