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 serious.

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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 four half steps for the major third, and add three more half steps for the 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 three half steps for the minor third, and add four more half steps for the 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 three half steps for the minor third, and add three more half steps for the 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 gives the triad its name.

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What is a perfect fifth in music?

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A perfect fifth is an interval that spans five diatonic scale degrees. It is often used in triads.