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- What Roman numerals represent the minor triads?
- How do you write triads in Roman numerals?
- What would the roman numeral for this chord be in a minor key?
- What are the primary triads in Roman numerals?
What Roman numerals represent the minor triads?
Typically, uppercase Roman numerals (such as I, IV, V) are used to represent major chords, while lowercase Roman numerals (such as ii, iii, vi) are used to represent minor chords (see Major and Minor below for alternative notations).
How do you write triads in Roman numerals?
Upper-case numerals represent major triads. Lower-case numerals represent minor triads. Upper-case numerals with a small plus sign represent augmented triads. Lower-case numerals with a small circle represent diminished triads.
What would the roman numeral for this chord be in a minor key?
The format of the roman numeral indicates the chord quality, as follows: In major keys, I, IV, and V are major; ii, iii, and vi are minor; and the leading tone chord is diminished. Notice how the format of each roman numeral indicates its chord quality.
What are the primary triads in Roman numerals?
It's easy to work out the primary chords in any key – they are simply the chords (or triads) built on notes 1 (I), 4 (IV) and 5 (V) of the scale. (Note how Roman numerals (I, IV and V) are used to indicate the chords). So, for example, in the key of C major the primary chords are C (I), F (IV) and G (V).
