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Ep. 3: Triads and Chords(Part 1)
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Triads and Chords Part 1 | Music Theory Podcast
In this episode of the Music Theory Podcast, we explore the foundational concepts of triads and chords—key elements in Western music theory. Whether you're a music theorist, music educator, musician, or music student, understanding triads and chords is essential for mastering harmony, chord progressions, and musical structure.
Triads and Chords Part 1 delves into the construction of the most common triads—major, minor, diminished, and augmented—and how these basic building blocks form the core of more complex chord structures. We also cover the theory behind root position, inversions, and voicing, helping you better understand how chords function within the context of harmony and tonal music.
This episode is ideal for music students looking to strengthen their theoretical knowledge or music educators seeking to deepen their understanding of chord formation. We also touch on the historical development of chord theory and its impact on modern composition and arranging.
By the end of the episode, you'll have a solid grasp of how to identify, build, and analyze triads and chords. Stay tuned for Part 2, where we’ll dive deeper into more complex chords and harmonic theory!
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Chapters
1. Introduction w/ music (00:00:00)
2. Intro to Episode 3: TRIADS AND CHORDS (00:00:42)
3. Quick Recap of Episode 2 (00:01:37)
4. Definition : WHAT IS A CHORD? (00:02:02)
5. Audio Examples : Random Chord Sounds (00:03:01)
6. Chords Come From Scales (00:05:15)
7. Definition : What Is A TRIAD? (00:05:32)
8. Definition : What are SCALE DEGREES? (00:07:07)
9. Definition : What is a ROOT NOTE? (00:08:30)
10. Audio Examples : Build Your First Triads (00:09:10)
11. What Makes the Triads Major vs. Minor? (00:12:53)
12. Audio Example : All Diatonic Triads(from Major Scale) (00:14:39)
13. Triads vs. Chords - Relationships (00:15:51)
14. Audio Examples : Triads vs. Chords (00:18:15)
15. Learning Break (00:21:19)
16. Audio Examples : Triad Formation and Spacing Theory (00:22:38)
17. Definition : What is A KEY? (00:24:24)
18. Audio Example : All Chords In One Key (00:27:21)
19. Outro/Recap (00:29:22)
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