Diminished Triads

Music Theory
Written By Adam Bernstein

Overview

Link to Experience: https://play.phenomena.app/player/7BPaM9ZKpXTfBtqvSsk1

Topics: music theory, chords, diminished triads, intervals

Grades: any

Duration to complete: 10-15 minutes

Learning outcome: Students will be familiar with the sound of a diminished triad, and will be able to name the 3 notes in any diminished triad, given the root note.

In the Classroom

Pre-Experience (Things to Look Out For):

  • What do you know about triads?

  • Would you guess that diminished chords sound smooth and pleasing, or harsh and dissonant?

Post-Experience (Things to Think About):

  • What are some adjectives you would use to describe how diminished chords sound?

  • What note intervals always make up a diminished triad?

  • Which interval differs between minor and diminished triads?

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