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The 5-limit major triad is [[4:5:6]]. | The 5-limit major triad is [[4:5:6]], found on the I ({{Frac|1|1}}), IV ({{Frac|4|3}}), and V ({{Frac|3|2}}) of Ptolemy's intense diatonic scale ([[Zarlino]]). | ||
The 3-limit major triad is [[64:81:96]]. | The 3-limit major triad is [[64:81:96]], found on the I, IV, and V of the Pythagorean [[5L 2s|diatonic scale]]. | ||
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Revision as of 03:41, 18 August 2024
A major triad is a triad comprising a root, major third, and perfect fifth.
In just intonation
The 5-limit major triad is 4:5:6, found on the I (1⁄1), IV (4⁄3), and V (3⁄2) of Ptolemy's intense diatonic scale (Zarlino).
The 3-limit major triad is 64:81:96, found on the I, IV, and V of the Pythagorean diatonic scale.