Chords and Triads

  • Triads are chords that are a set of notes built into 2 pairs of 3rds.

  • Triads, simply put it are 3rd’s stacks upon one another

  • Chords in music theory are a group of pitches/notes that are harmonized.

Triads Qualities

  • Major Cords start on 1,4,5, Scale degrees

  • They are built with an M3|m3 relationship.

  • There are 3 cords found in every Major Key.

  • Minor Triads 2,3,6 Scale Degree

  • m3|M3 realtionship

  • Diminished Triad 7th, built m3|m3

  • This is Diminished Triad