Chords
Triad: A triad is a group of 3 notes having a specific relationship & construction to one another.
They are constructed on three consecutive lines or 3 consecutive spaces. Usually, each member of the triad is separated by an interval of a third and it is composed of a root, trird, and fifth.
There are 4 types of triads: augmented, diminished, minor and major.
Inversions of Triads:
Each triad have 3 positions that they can be arranged in. The root, 1st inversion, & 2nd inversion.
- Root Posicion Triad:
If the triad root is in the lowest voice then the triad is in Root Position.
- 1st Inversion Triad:
If the third of the triad is in the lowest voice the triad is the 1st inversion.
- 2nd Inversion Triad:
If the 5th of the triad is in the lowest voice, the triad is in the 2nd inversion.
More info:
Chords: Figured Bass.
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