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Perfect 5th interval
Perfect 5th interval

Interval spanning three whole steps and a half step

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Written by Sam Blakelock
Updated over 3 years ago

A perfect fifth is the interval that spans three whole steps and a half step.
A power chord is built from a perfect fifth, which exists in both major and minor chords.
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Musical Reference: Star Wars, Twinkle Twinkle Little Star

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