{"id":17263,"date":"2017-10-11T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2017-10-11T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.hearandplay.com\/main\/?p=17263"},"modified":"2017-12-12T09:55:01","modified_gmt":"2017-12-12T17:55:01","slug":"exposed-the-identity-tonality-and-stability-of-a-triad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hearplaymain.wpenginepowered.com\/exposed-the-identity-tonality-and-stability-of-a-triad\/","title":{"rendered":"Exposed: The Identity, Tonality, And Stability Of A Triad"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>You arrived at this page because you&#8217;re interested in learning about the identity, tonality, and stability of a triad.<\/p>\n<p>Triads are commonly used in a wide spectrum of music styles. Irrespective of a musician&#8217;s orientation (whether popular or classical), style (gospel, jazz, rock, blues, and so on.), skill level (beginner, learner, intermediate, advanced, and so on.) he or she must have something to do with triads.<\/p>\n<p>Being aware of the importance of triads, we&#8217;ll be focusing on their identity, tonality, and stability.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Attention:<\/strong> Please don&#8217;t let the terms confuse you. It&#8217;s simpler than it sounds.<\/p>\n<p>Let&#8217;s get started by quickly reviewing triads.<\/p>\n<h2>A Short Note On Triads<\/h2>\n<p>A triad is a collection of three or more related notes (agreeable or not) which are played or heard together. From the definition of a triad, a triad is basically a chord of three notes.<\/p>\n<p>However, it&#8217;s not just any collection of three notes that can be considered as a triad. Before a collection of three notes is considered as a triad, there must be a relationship between those notes.<\/p>\n<p><em>&#8220;Let&#8217;s Check Out The Two Levels Of Relationship Between The Notes Of A Triad&#8230;&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p>The first relationship between the notes of a triad is the<strong> scale relationship<\/strong>, and the second relationship is the <strong>intervallic relationship<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The notes of the C major triad (which is arguably the most popular triad):<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,C,E,G,,&amp;color=FF66CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;are related to the C major scale:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,C,D,E,F,G,A,B,C,&amp;color=FF66CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nThis explains why C:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,C,,&amp;color=FF66CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;E:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,E,,&amp;color=FF66CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;and G:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,G,,&amp;color=FF66CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n..are the first, third, and fifth of the C major scale.<\/p>\n<p>So, in the scale relationship between the notes of the C major triad:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,C,E,G,,&amp;color=FF66CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;C, E, and G are related to the C natural major scale:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,C,D,E,F,G,A,B,C,&amp;color=FF66CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nIn terms of intervallic relationship, the distance between the successive notes of the C major triad:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,C,E,G,,&amp;color=FF66CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;is in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hearandplay.com\/main\/the-power-of-third-intervals\">third intervals<\/a>. So, it is the intervallic relationship between the notes of the C major triad that explains why the distance between successive notes is in third intervals.<\/p>\n<p>From C to E:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,C,E,,&amp;color=FF66CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;is a third,<\/p>\n<p>From E to G:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,E,G,,&amp;color=FF66CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;is also a third.<\/p>\n<p>In a nutshell, a triad is basically a three note chord which consists of a root, third, and a fifth tone.<\/p>\n<h2>The Identity Of A Triad &#8211; <em>Explained<\/em><\/h2>\n<p>The identity of a triad is its distinguishing factor. For example, all the triads below are major triads:<\/p>\n<p>C major triad:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,C,E,G,,&amp;color=FF66CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nA major triad:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,A,Cs,E,&amp;color=FF66CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nF# major triad<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,Fs,As,Cs,&amp;color=FF66CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nDb Major triad:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,Db,F,Ab,,&amp;color=FF66CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nHowever, these triads can be distinguished using their identity. The identity of the first triad (which is the C major triad):<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,C,E,G,,&amp;color=FF66CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;is derived from its first tone (which is C):<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,C,,&amp;color=FF66CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\nTherefore, given a collection of major triads, one can be able to identify any major triad and set it apart using its identity.<\/p>\n<p>When we say <em>Db major triad<\/em>, the identity of the specific major triad is attached to the name Db:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,Db,,&amp;color=FF66CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;which is the first tone of the Db major triad:<\/p>\n<h3>The First Tone Of The Triad<\/h3>\n<p>The first tone of the triad gives the triad its identity. This identity is derived from the letter name of the first tone of the triad.<\/p>\n<p>The triad below:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,E,G,B,,&amp;color=FF66CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;has E:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,E,,&amp;color=FF66CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;as its first tone. Consequently, its an E triad:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,E,G,B,,&amp;color=FF66CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Attention:<\/strong> The identity of a triad can only be determined by the lowest tone of the chord (aka -&#8220;the root note&#8221;) when the chord is played in root position.<\/p>\n<h2>A Short Note On The Tonality Of A Triad<\/h2>\n<p>The term <em>tonality <\/em>is used to describe the character of a key and there are two tonality types:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Major<\/p>\n<p>Minor<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Hence, there are major and minor keys, major and minor scales, major and minor intervals, and so on.<\/p>\n<p>The character of a triad can either be major or minor and this is determined by the distance (aka &#8211; &#8220;interval&#8221;) between the first and third chord tones.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Major triads.<\/strong> The tonality of a triad is described using the term <em>major<\/em> if the interval of the third tone from the first tone is a <em>major third<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Minor triads.\u00a0<\/strong>The tonality of a triad is described using the term <em>minor <\/em>if the interval of the third tone from the first tone is a <em>minor third<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p>In a nutshell, here&#8217;s the concept of tonality:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Major third = major triad<\/p>\n<p>Minor third = minor third<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>The interval between the first and third tones of the triad below:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,A,Cs,E,&amp;color=FF66CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;which are A and C#:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,A,Cs,&amp;color=FF66CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;is a major third.<\/p>\n<p>Consequently, the A, C#, E triad:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,A,Cs,E,&amp;color=FF66CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;is a major triad:<\/p>\n<p>If we put its <strong>identity<\/strong> (which is A) and <strong>tonality<\/strong> (which is major), we can describe the A, C#, E triad:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,A,Cs,E,&amp;color=FF66CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;as an A major triad.<\/p>\n<h3>The Third Tone Of The Triad<\/h3>\n<p>The tonality of a triad &#8212; whether it&#8217;s major or minor &#8212; is determined by the interval formed between the first and third tones.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Attention:<\/strong> Augmented and diminished triads are major and minor triads respectively.<\/p>\n<p>For example, tonality of the C augmented triad:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,C,E,Gs,,&amp;color=FF66CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;can be determined by the distance of its third tone (which is E) from the first tone (which is C). From E:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,E,,&amp;color=FF66CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;to C:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,C,,&amp;color=FF66CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;is a major third interval, consequently, the C augmented triad is a major triad.<\/p>\n<h2>The Stability Of A Triad &#8211; <em>Described<\/em><\/h2>\n<p>When a triad is played, there are two possible outcomes &#8212; activity or stability.<\/p>\n<p>When a triad is played and it has a feeling of repose, such a triad is said to be <strong>stable,<\/strong> while triads that have the tendency to move to more stable triads are said to be <strong>active<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>The stability of a chord is determined by the interval between the fifth tone and the first tone.<\/p>\n<p>All stable triads have a perfect fifth interval between their first and fifth tones while active triads have either an augmented or a diminished fifth interval between their first and fifth tones.<\/p>\n<p>So, it&#8217;s easy to determine the stability of a triad. For example, D, F, A:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,D,F,A,,&amp;color=FF66CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;can either be a stable or an active triad and this depends on the interval between its first and fifth tones.<\/p>\n<p>Due to the fact that the interval from the fifth tone (which is A):<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,A,,&amp;color=FF66CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;to the first tone (which is D):<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,D,,&amp;color=FF66CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;is a perfect fifth, the D, F, A triad:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,D,F,A,,&amp;color=FF66CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;is a stable triad.<\/p>\n<h3>Active Triad Types<\/h3>\n<p>There are two types of active triads:<\/p>\n<blockquote><p>Augmented triads<\/p>\n<p>Diminished triads<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>Augmented triads.<\/strong> An interval of an augmented fifth between the fifth and first chord tone produces an augmented triad.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Diminished triads.<\/strong> An interval of a diminished fifth between the fifth and first chord tone produces a diminished triad.<\/p>\n<h3>The Fifth Tone Of The Triad<\/h3>\n<p>The stability of a triad &#8212; whether stable or active &#8212; is determined by the interval formed between the first and fifth tones. For example, stability of the E, G, Bb triad:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,E,G,Bb,,&amp;color=FF66CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;can be determined by the distance of its fifth tone (which is Bb) from the first tone (which is E). From Bb:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,Bb,,&amp;color=FF66CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;to E:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,E,,&amp;color=FF66CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;is a diminished fifth interval, consequently, the E, G, Bb triad:<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/hearandplay.cc\/dynamic_image\/pianokeys.php?notes=,,E,G,Bb,,&amp;color=FF66CC&amp;size=2\" border=\"0\" \/><br \/>\n&#8230;is a diminished triad.<\/p>\n<h2>Final Words<\/h2>\n<p>The key things to look out for in every triad are its identity, tonality, and stability. Every serious musician must understand these attributes and how they affect the overall composition and application of triads.<\/p>\n<p>See you in the next lesson.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Learn more about the identity, tonality, and stability of a triad in this lesson.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[252,25,9],"tags":[2145,17,1968,2545,2025,1952,2546,1901,1872],"class_list":["post-17263","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-beginners","category-chords-progressions","category-piano","tag-augmented-triads","tag-basic-songs","tag-diminished-triad","tag-identity","tag-major-triad","tag-minor-triad","tag-stability","tag-tonality","tag-triad","post-wrapper","thrv_wrapper"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.5 - 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