Minor 7th Descending
The minor 7th is an interval that spans 7 notes on the musical staff. It consists of 10 semitones or half steps. It can be practiced the following ways.
Moveable Do:
Do-Re
Song References:
Opening notes of An American in Paris, Watermelon Man (Herbie Hancock), "Your Smile" in The Shadow of Your Smile
Scale Degree Numbers:
8-2
Sing the minor 7th interval using the strategy of your choice. Try using a different strategy the second time for greater understanding. The interval will be played twice.
*Hint - Sometimes it helps to find the octave below and go up a major 2nd when learning a descending minor 7th
