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{{About|the root of a chord|the ''n''th root of an interval|Radical interval}} | {{About|the root of a chord|the ''n''th root of an interval|Radical interval}} | ||
{{About|the root of a chord|the tonic of a scale (occasionally called its 'root'|Tonic}} | {{About|the root of a chord|the tonic of a scale (occasionally called its 'root')|Tonic}} | ||
{{wikipedia|Root (chord)}} | {{wikipedia|Root (chord)}} | ||
The '''root''' is a specific note that names and characterizes a given chord. | The '''root''' is a specific note that names and characterizes a given chord. | ||
Revision as of 23:49, 6 May 2025
- This page is about the root of a chord. For the nth root of an interval, see Radical interval.
- This page is about the root of a chord. For the tonic of a scale (occasionally called its 'root'), see Tonic.
The root is a specific note that names and characterizes a given chord. Chords are often spoken about in terms of their root, their quality, and their extensions. The root of the chord often appears in the bass, although this is not always the case. When the chord is voiced such that the root is the lowest note, it is said to be in root position.
In tertian harmony
If the chord can be voiced as a stack of thirds, then the root is typically the lowest note in the stack.
In other types types of harmony
If a chord is not composed of thirds, the root can be ambiguous. The chord may still be given a root, although there is no established procedure for doing so.
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