perfect fourth and perfect fifth

[Yang]

Hello,
I have got some difficulties to distinguish perfect fourth and perfect fifth, especially in descending mode.

When you hear : C3 then G3 -> ascending perfect fifth
C3 then G4 -> sounds like ascending perfect fifth
C3 then G2 -> is called a descending perfect fourth but in fact, it can also sound like perfect fifth because the last note is still a G.
I have the feeling that I am not the only one to have this problem ?

[Em]

You're definately not the only one who has this problem. I have difficulties with perfect intervals as well. I wish I had some suggestions for you. All we can do is keep practicing.

[Quentin]

They are indeed quite tricky.
Are you using melodies as memo/help? If not, check out our interval song examples chart: http://www.earmaster.com/intervalsongs/

[whitesnake]

sometimes i have some difficulty...with 4ths and 5ths....

but not much anymore..

perfect 4th up .....HERE COMES THE BRIDE...

Perfect 5th up twinkle twinkle little star,, or Georgia Girl

when they are descending ...work on flipping them in your head...

sing the 2nd time first and the first tone second...then it becomes ascending....

hope this helps...

paul barrett
paulbb62@yahoo.com