Question 1: Define a major chord. Describe the interval pattern between the root, third, and fifth of the chord.

Answer: A major chord consists of a root note, a major third interval above the root, and a perfect fifth interval above the root. The intervals are: root to third is four semitones (major third), and root to fifth is seven semitones (perfect fifth).

Question 2: Identify the type of chord described: a chord that contains the notes C, E, and G.

Answer: C major chord.

Question 3: Listen carefully to the following description of a chord: it contains the notes A, C, and E. Is this chord major or minor? Explain your reasoning.

Answer: This is an A minor chord because the interval between A and C is a minor third (three semitones), and A to E is a perfect fifth. The minor third interval indicates a minor chord.

Question 4: Describe the difference between a major and a minor chord in terms of their third interval.

Answer: A major chord has a major third interval (four semitones) above the root, while a minor chord has a minor third interval (three semitones) above the root.

Question 5: Identify the chord quality: a chord containing the notes D, F#, and A.

Answer: D major chord.

Question 6: Listen to a chord containing the notes G, B, and D. Determine whether it is a major or minor chord and justify your answer.

Answer: It is a G major chord because the intervals from G to B is a major third (four semitones), and from G to D is a perfect fifth.

Question 7: Draw a simple diagram of a triad chord structure on a blank sheet, including the root, third, and fifth notes. Label each note position.

Answer: A sketch showing three notes stacked vertically or in a sequence: the bottom note labeled as 'Root', the middle as 'Third', and the top as 'Fifth'. The notes should be arranged to represent a triad (either ascending or in a chord diagram).

Question 8: Explain what a diminished chord is and give an example with notes.

Answer: A diminished chord is built from a root, a minor third, and a diminished fifth (six semitones above the root). For example, B diminished contains the notes B, D, and F.

Question 9: Identify the chord quality: a chord that includes the notes E, G, and B.

Answer: E minor chord.

Question 10: Describe how a dominant seventh chord differs from a major triad in terms of notes included.

Answer: A dominant seventh chord includes the root, major third, perfect fifth, and a minor seventh interval above the root, adding a seventh note that is one semitone lower than a major seventh. A major triad contains only the root, major third, and perfect fifth.

Question 11: Listen to a chord that contains the notes C, E, G, and B♭. What is the chord quality and name?

Answer: This is a C7 (C dominant seventh) chord, because it contains the major triad (C, E, G) plus a minor seventh (B♭).