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A major chord is the first, third, and fifth of any major scales. Example: C, E, G is a C major chord.

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What is the definition of a major?

A major chord is the first, third, and fifth of any major scales. Example: C, E, G is a C major chord.


Why does the major seventh chord belong to the subdominant?

In a major scale the subdominant chord is a major chord,thus the dominant chord is major7.


What is the definition of a parallel chord truss?

A chord truss that is parallel:)


To build an chord you must rise the fifth of a major chord a half?

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Which chord is lighter a major chord or a minor chord?

Generally, a minor chord has a darker sound.


What notes are in an DM major chord?

The notes in the D major chord are D, F-sharp, and A.


How do you make a F major chord into a F minor chord?

The note names in a major chord and a minor chord are the same. The only difference is the flattened third. F major chord is F A C where f minor is F Ab C.


Can you use a A minor chord instead of a c major chord?

No.


What exactly is a tonicized chord?

A chord that is tonic is the 1 or I chord of the music that you are playing. It is the key of the music that you are playing. If the tonic is C major then you would be playing in the key of C major and dominant or 5 chord would be G major.


What is it called when there is a major chord after a minor part in a song?

It depends on context. If the piece continues in minor after the major chord, it was probably a half cadence on a major V chord. If the very last chord of a minor piece is major, that's called a Picardy 3rd.


What is the definition for the word chord in math.?

The definition of chord is a line segment connecting one point of the circumference of a circle to another without passing through the center.


What notes make up G Major chord?

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