Major Triads In C “Triads” are 3-note chords. There are major chords and minor chords. Major chords consist of a root, a major 3rd (above the root) and a 5th (above the root). i.e. C E G Minor chords consist of a root, a minor 3rd (above the root) and a 5th (above the root). … Continue reading Major Triads In C