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TRIADS AND CHORDS
CONTENT
- Definition of Triad and Chord
- Primary and Secondary Triads [Major and Minor Triads]
- Other Types of Triads
Definition of Triad and Chord
A Triad can be defined as a three-note chord, which also means a chord containing three notes only.
A Chord is produced when two, three or more notes are sounded together.
A Triad contains three different notes only while a chord contains two, three or more notes.
A Triad consist of three notes only. They are: the Root, third and the fifth. When the root is chosen, then you add a third [3rd] and a fifth [5th] above the root. These three notes will produce a triad. A Root + a 3rd + a 5th.
Primary and Secondary Triads [Major and Minor Triads]
1. Primary or Major triad: This consists of a root, a major 3rd and a perfect 5th.
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