Triads
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A triad is a basic chord made up of three notes:
- The root (the base note of the chord)
- The third (major or minor, which defines the chord’s color)
- The perfect fifth (which adds stability)
There are four main types of triads:
- Major: root + major third + perfect fifth (e.g., C–E–G)
- Minor: root + minor third + perfect fifth (e.g., A–C–E)
- Diminished: root + minor third + diminished fifth
- Augmented: root + major third + augmented fifth
Triads are the building blocks of harmony in Western music. They are used to form chord progressions, support melodies, and build complex arrangements.
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