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Half Steps and Whole Steps

Benjamin Wright

Benjamin Wright

7 min read

Study Guide Overview

This AP Music Theory study guide covers half steps and whole steps, how to measure and name intervals (including major, minor, perfect, augmented, and diminished), interval recognition by ear, and consonant vs. dissonant intervals (including the tritone). It also provides practice questions and exam tips.

Question 1 of 11

What is the interval between E and F on a piano keyboard? 🎹

A whole step

A half step

Two whole steps

One and a half steps