

To identify the quality of the triad, you must identify the interval between the Root and the 3rd, and the 3rd and the 5th. This interval structure makes the quality of this triad, minor.Ĩ Augmented Triad An Augmented triad has three parts.

In this triad, the “C” is the Root, the “Eb” is the 3rd, and the “G” is the 5th.ħ Minor Triad The interval between the Root and 3rd (“C” to “Eb”) is a minor 3rd and the interval between the 3rd and 5th (“Eb” to “G”) is a Major 3rd. A minor triad has a minor 3rd between the Root and the 3rd and a Major 3rd between the 3rd and the 5th. This interval structure makes the quality of this triad, Major.Ħ Minor Triad A minor triad has three parts. In this triad, the “Bb” is the Root, the “D” is the 3rd, and the “F” is the 5th.ĥ Major Triad The interval between the Root and 3rd (“Bb” to “D”) is a Major 3rd and the interval between the 3rd and 5th (“D” to “F”) is a minor 3rd. A Major Triad has a Major 3rd between the Root and the 3rd and a minor 3rd between the 3rd and the 5th. Augmented Major minor diminishedĤ Major Triad A Major Triad has three parts. There are Four Qualities of Triads (Augmented, Major, minor, and diminished). The interval between “A” and “E” is a 5th and it is divided by the “C#” which is the third. The triad is a three-note chord consisting of a 5th that is divided. The foundation of tertian harmony is the triad. 2 Tertian Harmony Tertian Harmony is creating tonal harmony by stacking 3rds on top of each other.
