Music Theory: Chords & Progressions
Chord construction, common progressions, and harmonic analysis in popular and classical music.
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What are the intervals used to build a major triad?
A major triad consists of the root, a major third, and a perfect fifth (R 3 5).
What are the intervals used to build a minor triad?
A minor triad consists of the root, a minor third, and a perfect fifth (R b3 5).
In Roman numeral analysis, which numeral represents the tonic chord?
The Roman numeral I (uppercase for major, lowercase 'i' for minor).
What is the definition of a triad in music theory?
A chord consisting of three notes built in intervals of thirds.
What does it mean for a chord to be in root position?
The root of the chord is the lowest sounding note in the bass.
What is the primary purpose of the Nashville Number System?
To denote scale degrees as numbers, allowing for easy transposition across keys.
What is the interval formula for a diminished triad?
A diminished triad consists of the root, a minor third, and a diminished fifth (R b3 b5).
What is the interval formula for an augmented triad?
An augmented triad consists of the root, a major third, and an augmented fifth (R 3 #5).
What notes are added to a major triad to create a dominant 7th chord?
A minor seventh (b7) is added to a major triad (R 3 5 b7).
What is the interval structure of a major 7th chord?
A major 7th chord consists of the root, major third, perfect fifth, and major seventh (R 3 5 7).
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