Intervals map
Every interval within an octave on the fretboard in a single position, with its name, abbreviation and semitone count.
Essential
Content under musical review. It may contain inaccuracies.
Loading…
Every interval within an octave on the fretboard in a single position, with its name, abbreviation and semitone count.
Essential
This map places the thirteen intervals of the octave, from unison to octave, in a single hand position across the four lowest strings. Below it, a table gives each interval's name, its abbreviation with the degree, and its number of semitones. It helps you move from "counting frets" to "recognising shapes".
String 6, Fret 1: F2 · ♭7 · Scale tone
| Interval | Abbreviation | Semitones |
|---|---|---|
| unison | P1 (1) | 0 |
| minor second | m2 (♭2) | 1 |
| major second | M2 (2) | 2 |
| minor third | m3 (♭3) | 3 |
| major third | M3 (3) | 4 |
| perfect fourth | P4 (4) | 5 |
| augmented fourth (tritone) | A4 (♯4) | 6 |
| perfect fifth | P5 (5) | 7 |
| minor sixth | m6 (♭6) | 8 |
| major sixth | M6 (6) | 9 |
| minor seventh | m7 (♭7) | 10 |
| major seventh | M7 (7) | 11 |
| octave | P8 (8) | 12 |