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Lesson 2:
Advanced Intervals

On the previous page we looked at the first 6 (common) VINTs, now let's take a look at the remaining 6 (lesser common) VINTs you’ll encounter playing song melodies.

6 Advanced VINTs

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The formula is exactly the same as before, nothing changes there. Here is a reminder of the VINT formula again...

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How VINT Works

Formula reminder

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VINT Line count

Number of notes you pass between source & target note.

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In short, each VINT gliph symbol is composed of a series of lines (or strokes) when drawn. The number of lines in a VINT determines how many notes are in between a start and end note. 

Advanced VINTs

Large Intervals

Let's keep the starting note as the F note. As we are looking at larger interval/distances VINTs we'll have to extend the keyboard in order to accommodate the increase in interval size.
 

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Listed in order - smallest first

Represented by a hexagon (six sides) which indicates there are now 6 notes between the source & target note.

Perfect 5th

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6 notes in between

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= Starting note

= Note in between

= Target note

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Represented by a number 1 (single line) in a hexagon (6 side) to indicate 7 notes between the source & target note.
(1 + 6 = 7)

Minor 6th

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7 notes in between

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Represented by a plus symbol (2 lines) inside a hexagon (6 sides) to indicate 8 notes between the source & target note. (6 + 2 = 8)

Major 6th

8 notes in between

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Minor 7th

Represented by a triangle (3 lines) inside a hexagon (6 sides) to indicate 9 notes between the source & target note. (6 + 3 = 9)

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9 notes in between

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Represented by a square (4 lines) inside a hexagon (6 sides) to indicate 10 notes between source & target note. (4 + 6 = 10)

Major 7th

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10 notes in between

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Octave

Represented by a single dot indicates that there are 11 notes between the source & target note. We will need to extend the keyboard to accommodate the increase in interval size.

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11 notes in between
 

You're probably thinking what determines if this VINT is a Unison or Octave? Well keep reading and find out how this is possible.

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Learn how VINTs can be displayed in either red or blue, while the Unison/Octave VINT can be also in black.

Next Lesson: Colour determines direction

Music Concert
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VINT, a component of the
Visual Piano System

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