🎵 Part 1: Triad Recognition

1. What are the four main types of triads?

Major

Minor

Diminished

Augmented

Perfect

Suspended

2. Which triad is typically described as "happy" or "bright"?

Major

Minor

Diminished

Augmented

3. A C Major triad contains which three notes?

C - E - G

C - D - E

C - F - G

C - E♭ - G

4. Which triad type is often described as "tense" or "unstable"?

Major

Minor

Diminished

Augmented

🎹 Part 2: Triad Construction

5. Complete the following triads by filling in the missing notes:

a) A Minor triad: A - _______ - E

b) F Major triad: F - A - _______

c) G Major triad: _______ - B - D

6. Match each triad to its emotional description:

Major triad

Minor triad

Diminished triad

Augmented triad

Mysterious, unsettling

Happy, bright

Tense, unstable

Sad, moody

7. Name one song or piece of music that uses each type of triad:

Major: _________________________________

Minor: _________________________________

Diminished: _________________________________

Augmented: _________________________________

🎼 Part 3: Analysis and Reflection

8. Explain how triads are used to create different emotions in music:

9. Choose your favourite song and identify at least two different triads used in it. Explain how these triads contribute to the mood of the song:

10. Create a simple 4-chord progression using different types of triads. Write the chord names and describe the mood you want to create:

Chord Progression: _______ - _______ - _______ - _______

Understanding Triads Worksheet

Understanding Triads Worksheet

🎵 Part 1: Triad Recognition

🎹 Part 2: Triad Construction

🎼 Part 3: Analysis and Reflection

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