1. Simple Chords A Brief Overview By: Steve Derbish A Brief Overview By: Steve Derbish

2. Underlying Concept of Simple Cords The most simple types of chords that came about in the late Renaissance are called triads. They get their name in part from the prefix “tri” which basically means anything involving the number 3. Triads are called triads because… Exactly! They have 3 notes… and also are built in thirds. The most simple types of chords that came about in the late Renaissance are called triads. They get their name in part from the prefix “tri” which basically means anything involving the number 3. Triads are called triads because… Exactly! They have 3 notes… and also are built in thirds.

3. Triads Explained Who knows I mean when I say “triads are built in thirds?”

4. Triad Qualities Three types of triads that can be made within the key signature. The one I showed you on the last page was a Major triad. Here’s what they look like: Major Minor Diminished (Augmented) Three types of triads that can be made within the key signature. The one I showed you on the last page was a Major triad. Here’s what they look like: Major Minor Diminished (Augmented)

5. Other Types of Chords In music, while the most simple and common types of chords are triads, there are many other types of chords that make the music they are in a little more interesting. Seventh chords are just like triads with one difference. Unlike triads, seventh chords have… Another note on top… Seventh chords come in many different qualities, just like triads. In music, while the most simple and common types of chords are triads, there are many other types of chords that make the music they are in a little more interesting. Seventh chords are just like triads with one difference. Unlike triads, seventh chords have… Another note on top… Seventh chords come in many different qualities, just like triads.

6. And Now You Know…