Major Third

M3

interval

At a Glance

Formula:
3 major
Notes:
C, E

Piano

Fretboard

eBGDAE

What It Is

Four half steps - the defining interval of major chords.

How It Functions

Consonant; gives major triads their bright, stable color.

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