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1 Sing a C major triad to get a feel for intervals.  A triad is a chord created by 3 notes; the C major chord is made of the notes C-E-G. Sing or hum along as you play the notes on a piano (or a virtual keyboard app) one at a time. Then play all 3 notes on the piano at the same time, and notice how the notes blend and agree with each other. [1] The root note in this chord is C, and the distances between C and the other notes in the chord are called intervals. Different intervals create harmonies with distinct tones. In relation to C, E is a major third and G is a perfect fifth. These intervals blend well with the root note, creating a pleasing harmony. 2 Practice finding a root note’s major third.  Find the C key on your keyboard. If you count the 4 black and white keys to the right, you’ll land on E. For any root note, a note that’s 4 half-steps away will always be a major third. [2] On a piano, a half-step is the distance between 2 keys that are right next ...