Can You Hear Which Chords Are Major and Which Are Minor? - Ear Training

The video tutorial focuses on distinguishing between major and minor chords, explaining their construction using triads, and exploring their roles in both major and minor keys. It includes practical exercises to help listeners identify chord types by ear, emphasizing the importance of understanding chord qualities for composition and performance.

What is a common misconception about chords in major and minor keys?

• Minor keys contain only major chords.

• Major keys contain only augmented chords.

• All chords in a minor key are diminished.

• All chords in a major key are major.

How can you identify a major third in a chord?

• By counting 3 semitones from the root.

• By counting 4 semitones from the root.

• By counting 5 semitones from the root.

• By counting 7 semitones from the root.

Which chords are typically major in the C major key?

• Chords 1, 4, and 5

• Chords 1, 2, and 3

• Chords 2, 3, and 6

• Chords 3, 5, and 7

What is the interval structure of a diminished chord?

• Major third and perfect fifth

• Minor third and diminished fifth

• Major third and augmented fifth

• Minor third and perfect fifth

What is the significance of primary chords in a major key?

• They are always in second inversion.

• They are only used in minor keys.

• They are the most frequently used chords.

• They are all diminished chords.

In the harmonic minor scale, which chord is augmented?

• Chord 1

• Chord 3

• Chord 5

• Chord 7

How does the harmonic minor scale differ from the natural minor scale?

• It lowers the 3rd degree by a semitone.

• It raises the 5th degree by a semitone.

• It raises the 7th degree by a semitone.

• It lowers the 7th degree by a semitone.

Which chord in the harmonic minor scale is typically diminished?

• Chord 1

• Chord 2

• Chord 6

• Chord 4

What is the purpose of identifying major and minor chords by ear?

• To eliminate possibilities in chord identification.

• To compose only major chord music.

• To avoid using diminished chords.

• To ensure all chords are augmented.

What is a practical application of being able to hear major and minor chords?

• To compose music with only diminished chords.

• To identify the mood of a piece.

• To ensure all chords are in first inversion.

• To avoid using any sharps or flats.