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Introduction to Pitch Systems in Tonal Music Part 4: Circular Pitch Systems and the Triad



This presentation will demonstrate how the 4:5:6 ratio known as a major triad works within the circular pitch system of tonal music. The concept of I, IV, and V (1, 4, and 5) harmonic functions will be explained using the basic mathematical structures already demonstrated.

Author Crooks, John
Title Lecturer
Department Music

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Introduction to Pitch Systems in Tonal Music by John Crooks, MFA is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 United States License.

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