This summer I am writing more music theory teaching materials for beginners. In this post, I will be explaining major thirds, minor thirds, major chords, and minor chords.
So, what are these things? The definitions are annoyingly circular.
- A major third is the interval between the first and third degrees of the major scale. And what makes it a major scale? The interval between its first and third degrees is a major third.
- A minor third is the interval between the first and third degrees of the minor scale. And what makes it a minor scale? The interval between its first and third degrees is a minor third.