Brainlag PlusThe tonic triad of every Grade 3 key: the 1st, 3rd and 5th degrees with the tonic at the bottom, now in E, A flat and six more minor keys.
1st, 3rd and 5th
A tonic triad uses the 1st, 3rd and 5th degrees of the scale, with the tonic at the bottom. On the stave it is three lines in a row, or three spaces. E major and A flat major are new at Grade 3.
Quick check
The tonic triad of E major is:
The rest of this lesson and its 5 practice questions are in Plus.
Screen 1 of 4, free to read.
- 5 exam-style questions, marked as you go, each with a worked solution
- Anything you get wrong is saved to your flashcards