We've made a new Spotify Playlist for you! This time we take a look at the minor second interval.
We've been looking at many intervals in the previous playlists. They were all perfect or major. This is the first time that we look at a minor interval. The minor second has the smallest tonedifference, consisting of one semitone. To identify the minor second you should count two naturals, and one semitone. An example of a minor secund is the interval between C# and D.
For the playlist we selected ten songs with a minor second interval in them. By this we mean a melodic, ascending interval. We will explain briefly where you can hear the minor second interval in the songs.
Ludwig van Beethoven - Für Elise
Maybe the most iconic composition by Ludwig van Beethoven! This song starts with a minor second between E and D#.
Jaws Main Theme
The Jaws Theme consists of two notes, who form a minor second. They are repeated throughout the theme.
Stevie Wonder - Isn't She Lovely
The first two tones, Isn't form a minor second. At 'nt-she you can here a descending minor second. This repeats three times in the verse.
John Mayer - Slow Dancing In A Burning Room
At the start of the melody you can hear a minor second. At It's not a John sings the interval.
The Beatles - A Hard Day's Night
You can hear the minor second directly at the start of the song, at It's-been-a.
Tracy Chapman - Fast Car
This time you can't hear the interval in the melody. You can hear it in the iconic instrumental introdcution, which strats with a minor second.
Christy Altomare - Once Upon A December (Anastasia)
This beloved Anastasia song starts with a minor second at Dancing-Bears.
Frank Sinatra - How Insensitive
This Jazz Standard starts with the minor second interval, at How-Sensitive. Enjoy this beautiful song with the wonderful guitarist Carlos Jobim.
Etta James - Stormy Weather
The song starts with Don't-know, which is a minor second interval.
Chet Baker - I Remember You
Finally, another Jazz Standard, sung by the amazing Chet Baker. He sings a minor second at in-Tahiti, between the second and third tone of the verse.