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       Naming the notes in a chord. 
       By: bonesjonesmusic Date: May 26, 2012, 7:48 am
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       Now that we know what a chord is, let's talk about what each
       note used to build a chord is called. We'll use numbers to
       identify each note in a chord. The first note in a chord (also
       known as the root) is called 1 (one). The second note used to
       built a chord is called the 3rd (the third). The third note used
       to built a chord is called the 5th (the fifth).
       *Triads (3) are made up of only three notes (1,3,5)*
       Here are some examples of common chords (aka triads), the notes
       they contain, and what they're called:
       C: C-E-G
       1-3-5
       D: D-F#-A
       1-3- 5
       G: G-B-D
       1-3-5
       A: A-C#-E
       1-3- 5
       E: E-G#-B
       1-3 - 5
       So, what's the third of C? = E.  What's the fifth of G? = D.
       What's the root (1) of A? = A.
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