“Whole steps” always skip a key with ONE key in between. “Half steps” are from key to key with no keys in between, Just like inches, feet, yards, and meters describe distance in physical spaces, intervals like “half steps” and “whole steps” describe distance in music. Piano Chords – IntervalsĪn “interval” in music is simply distance – or the difference between two tones. These may seem like advanced topics, but getting this clarification EARLY will ensure that you not only play piano chords well, but spell the notes correctly.
The fancy name for the different spellings of the same tone is “ Enharmonic.” For example, lowering F is called “Fb” (“F flat”), even though to the beginner, it’s the same as playing “E.” Likewise, raising E is called “E#” (“E sharp”), even though it uses the key most people know as “F.” And if you raise F, you get F# (pronounced “F sharp”), the black key directly to the right of F.īut you can also raise and lower white keys that do not have black keys directly in front or back of them. Sure, if you lower D, you get Db (pronounced “D flat”), the black key directly to the left of D. Raise means going higher in pitch to the right on the piano.Ī lot of musicians think sharps and flats are only designated to black keys. Lower means going deeper in pitch to the left on the piano. *Just remember a “flat” tire lowers the car.
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