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SET 5
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SET 10
Instructions:-
This set contains 20
flash cards of Triads only in the key of A minor in
the treble and bass clefs. Simply choose the
correct chord name from the buttons below the picture. In this test we are
testing you on the 'roman numeral' chord system so please review the triads
before you start. The triads in green are alternate positions of the same
chord.
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This minor scale is based on the 'harmonic'
scale, which means that the 7th ('leading') note is sharpened. This creates
2 'diminished' triads and 1 'augmented' triad. Triads are created by
building 'thirds on top of each other - Major triads consists of a major 3rd
(bottom e.g. C-E) below a minor 3rd on top (e.g. E-G) C-E-G = C major.
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Minor triads are similarly built but with a
minor 3rd at the bottom but the major 3rd at the top. e.g. A-C (minor 3rd) +
C-E (major 3rd) = A-C-E (A minor triad) The lower minor interval gives
the chord its 'darker' (or sad) quality.
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Diminished (dim) triads have 2
minor intervals which makes the triad a semitone smaller than the majors and
minors. The chord has a feeling of suspense and impending drama.
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Augmented (aug) are built with 2
major intervals which makes this triad a semitone greater than the major and
minor chords and a whole-tone greater than the diminished. The chord is
bright sounding and demands forward movement.
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