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We will concentrate on the structure of 3-note chords for this session followed by a comprehensive chart
detailing a variety of popular chords by name, type, symbol and formula.
A triad is a 3-note chord stacked vertically in thirds. From lowest to highest pitch the chord consists of:
fifth - minor or major third above the third interval. The interval above the root can be a diminished fifth
(6 semitones), a perfect fifth (7 semitones), or