Chord Basics

Compare chord qualities, follow their function, and identify inversions in context.

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  1. 1

    Major or Minor Triad

    Recognize the quality of a three-note chord.

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  2. 2

    Diminished or Augmented

    Compare two altered triad qualities.

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  3. 3

    Triad Inversions

    Identify which chord member is in the bass.

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  4. 4

    Inversions in Context

    Identify a chord inversion after hearing its root position.

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  5. 5

    Seventh Chords

    Distinguish dominant, major and minor sevenths.

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  6. 6

    Scale Color

    Hear major and natural minor scale patterns.

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    Tonic and Dominant

    Identify the final chord in a major-key context.

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