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brynhughes committed Aug 24, 2014
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title: Intervals and dyads
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An *interval* is the distance between two pitches, usually measured as a number of steps on a scale.

A *dyad* is a pair of pitches sounding together (in other words, a two-note chord). Since a dyad is defined by the interval between the two pitches, dyads are often simply called intervals.
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Multiple dots can be added to a duration. Subsequent dots add half the duration of the previous dot. For example, a quarter note with two dots would be equivalent in duration to a quarter, eighth, and sixteenth note.

<a href="Graphics/dots.png"><img src="Graphics/dots.png" width="50%"></a>

A *tie* lengthens a duration by connecting two adjacent identical pitches. Ties are used to either sustain a pitch beyond the length of a single measure, or to make a particular rhythmic grouping in a measure more clear.


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A scale is a succession of pitches ascending or descending in steps. Usually, the pitches are each notated with different letter names, though this isn't always possible or desirable.

A step is typically considered to be the distance b

### The Chromatic Scale ###

A scale consisting entirely of half steps.
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