Perfect Fourth

P4

interval

At a Glance

Formula:
4 perfect
Notes:
C, F

Piano

Fretboard

eBGDAE

What It Is

Five half steps.

How It Functions

Consonant but can sound unstable over a bass note - often treated as needing resolution in strict counterpoint.

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