Grade 3: Tonic triads: Introduction

Tonic triads are formed by the key note (tonic), the third and fifth. Triads can be built on each degree of the major and minor scale. See example below e.g. C major.

Grade 3: Tonic triads

Please note: The grade 1 to 5 theory exams are now online. Some of the questions in the online exam have been rephrased to accommodate the new style. In this video tutorial some of the descriptions refer to the written paper of old. With regard to the online exams you will no longer be required to write your answers but you will need to analyse the questions and tick or highlight an answer.

Grade 3: Tonic triads

Download the following questions or write the notes on manuscript before completing.

Tonic triads: Question 1

Write the tonic triad in each of the following keys. Do not use key signatures, but remember to add any necessary sharp or flat signs.

Tonic triads: Answer 1

The answers for the tonic triad in each of the following keys.

Tonic triads: Question 2

Write the tonic triad in each of the following keys. Do not use key signatures, but remember to add any necessary sharp or flat signs.

Tonic triads: Answer 2

The answers for the tonic triad in each of the following keys.

Tonic triads: Question 3

Add the correct clef and any necessary sharp or flat signs to each of these tonic triads. Do not use key signatures.

Tonic triads: Answer 3

The answer for adding the correct clef and any necessary sharp or flat signs to each of these tonic triads.

Tonic triads: Question 4

Write the key signature and tonic triad of each of these keys.

Tonic triads: Answer 4

The key signature and tonic triad of each of these keys…

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