Triads, Sevenths Plus Flashcards
What is a scale-degree triad?
A triad in the context of a key
What makes up an augmented triad?
Two major thirds.
A triad’s first inversion has what in the bass?
The third
In an inverted triad, which note in a fourth is the root?
The upper note in the fourth.
What does F- stand for?
F minor
What does F+ mean?
It is an F augmented triad in lead-sheet notation
What are three ways to spell a diminished triad in lead sheet notation?
F•
Fdim
Fmin (b5)
A triad’s second inversion has what note in the bass?
The fifth.
In lead sheets, what does the letter name of the root mean?
It symbolizes the triad. And can have added symbols.
In lead sheets, how can you notate an inversion?
Slash notation, which can also be used when bass a note appears outside the triad
Why is the first inversion of a triad 6 over 3?
The intervals above the bass are a sixth and third.
When making a triad, what does a sharp beneath the bass clef (which has a note) mean?
Take the bass note, and build The
In a triad, which not determines the inversion?
The lowest note.
what inversion is a C/E chord?
first inversion.
What does F7 stand for?
dom7
what is a half diminished seventh?
minor minor major thirds (going up)
what is procedure to figure out a seventh chord?
- first figure out key signature
- then write out 7 chord and root.
- then put in inversion.
When figuring out minor seventh chords, what should you to the key signature?
raise the seventh in the key.
If root of triad is in bass, then the triad is in what position?
root
What is a Dom 7?
Major triad with minor 7
What are 5 types of 7 chords?
Major, Dom, m7, M7, half diminished, fully diminished
What quality is 5th degree seventh?
Minor
