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An easy way to find an interval below a given note would be to invert it.
To invert, first subtract the # of the interval from the number 9.
For example: Find the inversion of a 6th. 9-6=3. Which will translate to a 3rd above the given note.
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Subtractions:
7th<=>2nd (visa versa)
6th<=>3rd
5th<=>4th
The Quality gets reversed too:
Major<=>minor (visa versa)
Perfect=Perfect
Diminished<=>Augmented
M=Major
m=minor
P=Perfect
D=diminished
A=Augmented
Example: Find the inversion of a M3.
9-3=6
A Major gets reversed to a minor.
So the inversion of a M3 would be a m6.
Example: Find a P4 below B.
Step 1) a P4 inverts to a P5. 9-4=5. A perfect doesn't get reversed.
Step 2) think of the P5 above the B (Which would be a F#. We know it's an "F#" because a P5 has 7 half steps in it.)
Step 3) Drop the F# down an octave (below the B). And there you have the complete interval. F# and B is the P4.
Your next question is how did I know how many half steps for each interval.
Take a look at this chart:
P1=0 (unison)
m2=1 half step
M2=2
A2=3
m3=3
M3=4
P4=5
A4=6
D5=6
P5=7
m6=8
M6=9
A6=10
m7=10
M7=11
P8=12
Quick Reminder:
2nd, 3rd, 6th, 7th intervals can be Augmented, Majored, minored, and Diminished.
But the PERFECT 4ths, 5ths, and 8ths, can't be considered minored or majored. They can only be Augmented, or Diminished.
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