Brainlag PlusThe middle note decides whether a tonic triad is major or minor: four semitones above the tonic, or three. With no key signature, write the signs.
The middle note decides
In a major tonic triad the middle note is 4 semitones above the tonic, a major 3rd. In a minor one it is 3 semitones above, a minor 3rd.
Quick check
C sharp, E, G sharp is the tonic triad of:
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