Triads
Definition
Triads are three-note chords consisting of a root, a third, and a fifth. They form the foundation of harmony in music.
Analogy
Think of triads as the building blocks of music. Just like how you need three ingredients to make a basic sandwich (bread, meat, and cheese), you need three notes to create a triad.
Related terms
Chord Progressions: A series of chords played in succession that create harmonic movement.
Inversions: Different ways to arrange the notes within a chord by changing the order or position of the notes.
Major Triad: A triad built on the first, third, and fifth scale degrees of a major scale.
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