Chords: Augmented and Diminished - TWO MINUTE MUSIC THEORY #40

The video tutorial covers the construction of chords in major and minor scales, focusing on G major and D minor. It explains the concept of diatonic triads and introduces the harmonic minor scale, highlighting the alteration of the 5th chord to a major chord by raising the 7th scale degree. The tutorial provides a foundational understanding of how chords are formed in different keys and the significance of scale degrees in music theory.

In the G major scale, which chords are major?

• G major, A minor, B minor

• C major, D major, F# diminished

• G major, C major, D major

• A minor, B minor, E minor

What is the pattern of chords in any major key?

• 1, 4, 5 are diminished; 2, 3, 6 are major; 7 is minor

• 1, 4, 5 are major; 2, 3, 6 are diminished; 7 is minor

• 1, 4, 5 are major; 2, 3, 6 are minor; 7 is diminished

• 1, 4, 5 are minor; 2, 3, 6 are major; 7 is diminished

Which chord is diminished in the D minor key?

• G minor

• F major

• E diminished

• D minor

What does the term 'diatonic' refer to?

• Ancient Greek music theory

• A type of chord progression

• A modern music composition technique

• A scale with only major chords

In the harmonic minor scale, what change is made to the 5th chord?

• It becomes major

• It becomes augmented

• It remains minor

• It becomes diminished