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by brewscrew on September 9th, 2007
The first, third and fifth notes in a major scale.
by iwnit on September 9th, 2007
"Generally speaking, a major chord is any chord which has a major third above its root, as opposed to a minor chord which has a minor third. More specifically, it is the three-note chord made up of a major third and perfect fifth above the root—if the root of the chord is C, the chord will consist of the notes C, E and G. This is also known as a major triad."
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Major_triad
by NH Baritone on September 9th, 2007
It is a three note chord made up of the root, followed by the major third (4 half-steps) above the root, and a perfect 5th (7 half-steps) above the root.
An example is Middle C, followed by E, followed by G. Played together or in sequence they make a C major triad.
by CuppyCake is actually missing Ohio... on December 21st, 2007
Generally speaking, a major chord is any chord which has a major third above its root, as opposed to a minor chord which has a minor third. More specifically, it is the three-note chord made up of a major third and perfect fifth above the root—if the root of the chord is C, the chord will consist of the notes C, E and G. This is also known as a major triad
by supermegarockstar on September 4th, 2007
C E G. A C# E. D F# A. Bb D F.
by Marguerite on February 23rd, 2009
A major triad consists of three notes having a root, a major third interval, and a perfect fifth interval.
by virtukid on May 16th, 2006
Major, meaning happy or in a positive mood.
Triad, meaning three.
Major triad= three note to make a major chord.
by Anonymous on September 9th, 2007
Or a Chinese criminal organisation which is respected/feared by those who know what makes for an effective one....
by shanmic44 on January 4th, 2008
It is the 1st, 3rd, and 5th notes of a major key.In a major scale it is DO,MI,SOL. Example: C Major (CEG); F Major (FAC); D Major (DF#A). In terms of fingers, it is usually indicated by 1-3-5.
How do I know this: I have a BA degree in Music and I've been playing piano for over 18 years. I sing and also a church pianist.
I hope this helps. Let me know if I can be any further assistance to you.
Shannon M. Crawford
by finenavyday on January 5th, 2009
three notes sounded at once consisting of 1st,5th,and 8th note of the 12 tone scale.
by Halskiisaklink on December 18th, 2008
A conglomerate of like-minded nations seeking to establish a common law across disputed territory. Major triads often occur in global 'trouble spots', marking the end of bloodless revolutions and dissolute monogamies.
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Can't beat a perfect and concise answer.
by tomsims on September 9th, 2007
What about the 4th, 6th, and 12th tones of a major scale? and What about the 5th, 7th, and 2nd of a major scale?
by Marguerite on February 23rd, 2009
That is some pretty complex music theory you've introduced there. But, indeed you do have a point.
by tomsims on February 23rd, 2009
While still major, they would be known as inverted triads
by brewscrew on March 3rd, 2009
Yes, they would, brewscrew. ;)
by tomsims on March 5th, 2009