The following table shows the degrees of the scale in which we find each type of triad:
Triad | Major Scale | Natural Minor Scale | Harmonic Minor Scale | Melodic Minor Scale |
---|---|---|---|---|
Major | I, IV, V | III, VI, VII | V, VI | IV, V |
Minor | II, III, VI | I, IV, V | I, IV | I, II |
Diminished | VII | II | II, VII | VI, VII |
Augmented | - | - | III | III |
Knowing the type of triad formed on each scale degree can be very helpful in identifying triads.
See C > Chord for related entries.