internotes

Internotes is a term that can refer to several concepts, primarily within the realm of music theory and performance. In a musical context, it most commonly denotes a note that lies between two other established notes, often within a scale or chord. For instance, in the C major scale (C, D, E, F, G, A, B, C), a note like C# or Eb could be considered an internote in relation to C and D, or D and E respectively, depending on the musical system. These internotes often play a crucial role in chromaticism, modulation, and the creation of tension and color within a musical piece.

The term can also be used in the context of improvisational music. Musicians might speak of "internotes" as the melodic fragments or passing tones they use to connect more significant melodic ideas or chord tones. These are the subtle transitions and embellishments that give improvisations fluidity and character. In certain avant-garde or experimental music genres, the concept of internotes might be extended to explore microtonal intervals, notes that fall outside the standard Western twelve-tone system, further expanding the sonic possibilities between established pitches. While not a universally standardized term with a single rigid definition, "internote" generally signifies a pitch that exists in the space between more prominent notes.