Earstep

Seconds · Teacher pack

Hear the difference between a minor and major second.

beginner · 10 questions · 90 quarter-note BPM · Pack 710041

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Teacher instructions

Play each numbered question from this page. Use the same replay policy for all learners. Keep the answer section separate until the first response is recorded. For tapping tasks, record an observation on paper; use the online trainer for device-timed scoring.

Start with the labeled lesson examples. Play each question at the printed tempo, record the first response, then allow a correction. Use the online trainer for a separate new-question check.

Student practice sheet

Name: __________________________ Date: __________________

Identify each step across new roots. Descending order changes the direction, not its size.

  1. Question 1

    Listen to the numbered example and select an answer.

    • □ Minor second
    • □ Major second
    First answer: __________________________________________________
    Correction after review: ________________________________________

  2. Question 2

    Listen to the numbered example and select an answer.

    • □ Minor second
    • □ Major second
    First answer: __________________________________________________
    Correction after review: ________________________________________

  3. Question 3

    Listen to the numbered example and select an answer.

    • □ Minor second
    • □ Major second
    First answer: __________________________________________________
    Correction after review: ________________________________________

  4. Question 4

    Listen to the numbered example and select an answer.

    • □ Minor second
    • □ Major second
    First answer: __________________________________________________
    Correction after review: ________________________________________

  5. Question 5

    Listen to the numbered example and select an answer.

    • □ Minor second
    • □ Major second
    First answer: __________________________________________________
    Correction after review: ________________________________________

  6. Question 6

    Listen to the numbered example and select an answer.

    • □ Minor second
    • □ Major second
    First answer: __________________________________________________
    Correction after review: ________________________________________

  7. Question 7

    Listen to the numbered example and select an answer.

    • □ Minor second
    • □ Major second
    First answer: __________________________________________________
    Correction after review: ________________________________________

  8. Question 8

    Listen to the numbered example and select an answer.

    • □ Minor second
    • □ Major second
    First answer: __________________________________________________
    Correction after review: ________________________________________

  9. Question 9

    Listen to the numbered example and select an answer.

    • □ Minor second
    • □ Major second
    First answer: __________________________________________________
    Correction after review: ________________________________________

  10. Question 10

    Listen to the numbered example and select an answer.

    • □ Minor second
    • □ Major second
    First answer: __________________________________________________
    Correction after review: ________________________________________

After practice

One distinction I can explain: __________________________________

One skill to revisit: __________________________________________

Teacher answer key

Seconds · Pack 710041 · 90 quarter-note BPM. These answers match the numbered student sheet.

  1. Question 1

    Minor second

    D#4 to E4: 1 semitone, ascending. Minor second.

    Sounding pitches: D#4 · E4

  2. Question 2

    Major second

    C4 to D4: 2 semitones, ascending. Major second.

    Sounding pitches: C4 · D4

  3. Question 3

    Minor second

    D4 to D#4: 1 semitone, ascending. Minor second.

    Sounding pitches: D4 · D#4

  4. Question 4

    Major second

    C5 to D5: 2 semitones, ascending. Major second.

    Sounding pitches: C5 · D5

  5. Question 5

    Major second

    A#4 to C5: 2 semitones, ascending. Major second.

    Sounding pitches: A#4 · C5

  6. Question 6

    Major second

    C4 to D4: 2 semitones, ascending. Major second.

    Sounding pitches: C4 · D4

  7. Question 7

    Major second

    G4 to A4: 2 semitones, ascending. Major second.

    Sounding pitches: G4 · A4

  8. Question 8

    Major second

    F5 to G5: 2 semitones, ascending. Major second.

    Sounding pitches: F5 · G5

  9. Question 9

    Major second

    G#4 to A#4: 2 semitones, ascending. Major second.

    Sounding pitches: G#4 · A#4

  10. Question 10

    Major second

    C#5 to D#5: 2 semitones, ascending. Major second.

    Sounding pitches: C#5 · D#5

Keep three observations separate

First independent responses: __________________________________

Corrections on the same questions: ____________________________

New-question check on a later set: _____________________________

Compare a fresh pair to your remembered size, then inspect the semitone count after answering.