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Augmented and diminished Triads

The other two types of triads are named after the quality of their fifth:

Notice that both thirds in the diminished triad are minor, and both thirds in the Augmented triad are Major.

Construct some Augmented and diminished triads above the given note below:

Label the quality of the following triads (A/M/m/d).
Remember: Look at the fifth first; if it is Augmented or diminished, you don't even have to look at the third!


Augmented minor Major diminished	Augmented minor Major diminished	Augmented minor Major diminished

Augmented minor Major diminished	Augmented minor Major diminished	Augmented minor Major diminished

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