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The power of triads

The power of triads

From pure simplicity to high sophistication

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Chester Lukas Harlan
Nov 22, 2021
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Triads represent the beating heart of each chord.

It's mandatory to master them deeply, to be able to underline the sound of those chords and start building connections.

There are 4 "beating hearths" to master.

Major triads (1 3 5), minor triads (1 b3 5), augmented triads (1 3 #5), and diminished triads (1 b3 b5).

If you know them very well on your instrume…

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