Diminished and Augmented Triads Microlesson

Introduction to Diminished and Augmented Triads

In this microlesson, we will take a look at Diminished Triads and Augmented Triads.

Explore

Diminished Triads

Diminished triads are also built on the 1^st, 3^rd, 5^th degrees of the scale; however, the formula for a diminished triad is 1, 3b, 5b. Watch the following video presentation below to learn more. Watch the video presentation below to learn more. Prepare to take notes and use the navigational buttons at the bottom of the video to pause, rewind, or move forward.

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Augmented Triads

Now let's explore Augmented Triads. Watch the video presentation below to learn more. Prepare to take notes and use the navigational buttons at the bottom of the video to pause, rewind, or move forward.

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Challenge

Diminished and Augmented Triads Challenge Activities

The challenge activity below well test your knowledge of both Diminished and Augmented Triads. After you have finished the section on Diminished Triads, click on the arrow button in the bottom right hand corner to move onto the Augmented Triads challenge section.

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