Singers and other musicians often remember musical intervals by reference to famous examples of them – for instance, many of us, if we need to sing a perfect 4th, think “Here Comes the Bride.”
It struck me recently to look into whether one can do this limiting oneself to John Williams’ film scores:
Half step (ascending): Jaws Theme
Half step (descending): Jurassic Park ThemeWhole step (ascending): Duel of the Fates, Close Encounters
Whole step (descending): Hymn to the Fallen (Saving Private Ryan)Minor third (ascending): ?
Minor third (descending): Olympic Fanfare and Theme (trumpets)Major third (ascending): The Throne Room, Summon the Heroes
Major third (descending): Imperial MarchFourth: The Force Theme (may the FOURTH be with you!), Hedwig’s Theme, Cantina Band
Fifth (ascending): Star Wars Main Theme, E. T. Theme
Fifth (descending): SupermanMinor sixth: Across the Stars (Love Theme from Star Wars Episode II)
Major sixth: Princess Leia’s Theme, Han Solo and the PrincessDominant seventh: ?
Major seventh: ?Octave: Schindler’s List
Can anyone offer help filling in compositions by John Williams for the intervals that are missing? I’ve limited myself to the starting notes of pieces, or of the main theme of pieces, and so I may need to dig deeper inside specific works to find what I am looking for. Any suggestions?