Chord Theory Flashcards
(14 cards)
A chord consisting of a minor third at the bottom and a major third at the top is what type of chord?
A minor chord.
A chord consisting of a major third at the bottom and a minor third at the top is what type of chord?
A major chord.
A chord consisting of two minor thirds stacked on top of each other is what kind of chord?
A diminished chord.
A chord consisting of two major thirds stacked on top of each other is what kind of chord?
An augmented chord.
On what scale degree(s) does a major chord naturally occur?
Root, fourth, and fifth.
On what scale degree(s) does a minor chord naturally occur?
Second, third, and sixth.
On what scale degree(s) does a diminished chord naturally occur?
Seventh.
On what scale degree(s) does an augmented chord naturally occur?
There are no scale degrees that give rise to an augmented chord without raised a scale degree up a half step.
An augmented chord in jazz or blues typically is written with what symbol?
The abbreviation Aug.
A diminished chord in jazz or blues typically is written with what symbol?
The abbreviation Dim.
How is major chord in the key of C major in root written?
C
How is an A minor chord in root written?
Am
How is an augmented chord in C major root written?
C (square in the corner)
How is a diminished chord in C major root written?
C •
