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Fundamentals of Music Theory |
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Major and minor Triads
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A triad is the most basic type of chord. Triads are made up of a fifth on the outside, with a third between the notes of the fifth:
Because of this, the parts of the triad are known as the root, third, and fifth:
When constructing triads, first construct the fifth, then add the third:
Major and minor triads both have a perfect fifth on the outside. The only difference is the quality of the third. |
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Construct some Major and minor triads above the given notes. Are the following triads Major or minor?
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