Music Glossary: triads

Six-note scales from two triads (e.g., C & D triads) or augmented collections for modern lines. more

Map major/minor triad pairs to chord functions (tonic, predominant, dominant) for predictable color. more

Recognize common USTs (e.g., E over C7 = 13/11/9 color). more

Use triads built on extensions (e.g., over V7 play a bII major triad for b9/11). Creates colorful lines and fast chord recognition. more