Triads- Aimsweb

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What is a triad?

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A triad is a group of three notes that are played together. In music, triads are often used to create harmony.

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What are the three types of triads?

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The three types of triads are major, minor, and diminished.

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What is a major triad?

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A major triad consists of a root note, a major third, and a perfect fifth. It sounds happy and bright.

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What is a minor triad?

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A minor triad consists of a root note, a minor third, and a perfect fifth. It sounds sad or somber.

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What is a diminished triad?

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A diminished triad consists of a root note, a minor third, and a diminished fifth. It sounds tense or unstable.

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How do you build a major triad?

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To build a major triad, start with the root note, add a note that is four half steps above it (major third), and then add a note that is seven half steps above the root (perfect fifth).

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How do you build a minor triad?

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To build a minor triad, start with the root note, add a note that is three half steps above it (minor third), and then add a note that is seven half steps above the root (perfect fifth).

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How do you build a diminished triad?

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To build a diminished triad, start with the root note, add a note that is three half steps above it (minor third), and then add a note that is six half steps above the root (diminished fifth).

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What is the root note in a triad?

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The root note is the first note of the triad, and it gives the triad its name.

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What is a chord?

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A chord is a combination of three or more notes played together. Triads are a type of chord.