1.3 · Chromatic Notes

Higher or lower

A note sounds higher when the air vibrates more times each second, and lower when it vibrates fewer times.

Three moves

You can raise a pitch, lower it, or keep it constant. Play each move a few times and watch the keys: higher is to the right.

Game · Which way did it go?

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You'll hear two notes. Did the second go higher, lower, or stay the same?

Listen first. Then answer.

Quiz

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A higher pitch means the air is vibrating…

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