Staff reading · Eight questions
Name simple music intervals on the staff
Count letter names from the first note through the second, including both ends, then choose the interval from unison through octave.
This bounded practice contains eight questions, works without an account and does not save progress.
Guided staff practice
Name the interval
Read both notes, count their inclusive staff positions and choose the simple interval number.
Use the numbered answer shortcuts. Press R when you want to reveal the answer.
Choose the simple interval made by the two notes.
Question 1 of 8
How do you identify a written interval?
Count each letter name from the first note to the second and include both notes. C to E counts C, D, E, so it is a third.
Count downward the same way. E to C is also a third because E, D, C contains three letter names.
Which intervals are included here?
This practice covers simple intervals from unison through octave. It asks for interval number, not major, minor, perfect, augmented or diminished quality.
Use the direction exercise first when you want to isolate the simpler higher-or-lower reading skill.