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Chords are used as the harmonic substructure on top of which scales are played to create melodies. Generally, in Western Music a chord is built and analysed in intervals of thirds.
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Chords (Triads)
| Quality | Major Triad |
|---|---|
| Degree #'s | 1 3 5 |
| Intervals | 1 to 3 = Maj 3rd 3 to 5 = Min 3rd |
| Notes from C | C E G |
| Notation | C or CΔ |
- What's the difference between an interval and a chord?
- What intervals make up a chord?
- Are chords harmonic intervals?
- What is an interval on a guitar?
What's the difference between an interval and a chord?
The C Major chord has the notes C, E, and G, but can contain the same notes played as an inversion – upside down. ... In general, the notes of the chord come from the notes of its scale. An interval is the difference between two notes and is one of the building blocks of music.
What intervals make up a chord?
Major chords are built by adding the intervals of a major third and perfect fifth above the root. The root, by the way, is the starting note of the chord (in this example our root is C). The major third interval is the distance between the root and the note four semitones above it.
Are chords harmonic intervals?
Chords. Notes on a chord that are played together have harmonic intervals. The most common type of chords are major and minor chords.
What is an interval on a guitar?
In music theory, an interval is the space between any two pitches (according to Harmony: Its Theory and Practice by Ebenezer Prout). On guitar, it's simply space between any two notes on the fretboard.
