Does the term major third refer to the relationship between only the root & the third (i.e. two intervals above the root) OR to any two notes that are seperated by two intervals?
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Theory clarification
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Kevin Reckmo
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Bluezmo,
You wrote,
"Does the term major third refer to the relationship between only the root & the third (i.e. two intervals above the root) OR to any two notes that are seperated by two intervals"
Any two notes separated by 4 half tones is a major third.
Example:
Cmaj7 has two major thirds. C to E and G to B.
E aug has two major thirds also, E to G# and G# to B#.
F9th has two major thirds also, F to A and Eb to G.
There are of course others all over the place. So again any two notes separated by 4 half tones, is a major third.
Of couse any two notes separated by 3 half tones is a minor third. Regardless of the chordal composition.
carl<FONT SIZE=1 COLOR="#8e236b"><p align=CENTER>[This message was edited by C Dixon on 29 July 2000 at 04:52 PM.]</p></FONT>
You wrote,
"Does the term major third refer to the relationship between only the root & the third (i.e. two intervals above the root) OR to any two notes that are seperated by two intervals"
Any two notes separated by 4 half tones is a major third.
Example:
Cmaj7 has two major thirds. C to E and G to B.
E aug has two major thirds also, E to G# and G# to B#.
F9th has two major thirds also, F to A and Eb to G.
There are of course others all over the place. So again any two notes separated by 4 half tones, is a major third.
Of couse any two notes separated by 3 half tones is a minor third. Regardless of the chordal composition.
carl<FONT SIZE=1 COLOR="#8e236b"><p align=CENTER>[This message was edited by C Dixon on 29 July 2000 at 04:52 PM.]</p></FONT>
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Kevin Reckmo
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First of all thanks to you. Now, one other quick question if I may, 
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In the ex: pertaining to the Cmaj9 & Cmin9, I noted the Bb & B. These are dominant & major seventh tones. Of course they also signify the minor & major thirds over a major chord. The question? Would we have a C9th without the presence of the "B's"?
Btw, the "meat & potatoes" comment is very insigtful. I've been playing slide in a normal tuning on a 6 string for a few years. I've never bothered to analyze; I just improvise & play what sounds good. Now I'm putting all the theory my guitar teacher & I referred to as the "*aCk*" factor to good use.
Again, thanks for the insight.
Peace,)
).In the ex: pertaining to the Cmaj9 & Cmin9, I noted the Bb & B. These are dominant & major seventh tones. Of course they also signify the minor & major thirds over a major chord. The question? Would we have a C9th without the presence of the "B's"?
Btw, the "meat & potatoes" comment is very insigtful. I've been playing slide in a normal tuning on a 6 string for a few years. I've never bothered to analyze; I just improvise & play what sounds good. Now I'm putting all the theory my guitar teacher & I referred to as the "*aCk*" factor to good use.
Again, thanks for the insight.
Peace,
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