Triads are the building blocks of western harmony.
Again, this sequence doesn't vary, and it differs from the Ionian, Dorian, and Mixolydian modes in that it begins on the 6th note of the Ionian scale. It is important to note that since the notes of E Dorian, A Mixolydian, and B Aeolian are the same as D Ionian, the chords will always be the same but each will have a very different function when applied in each of the four key centers. If we learn the sequence of Major, minor, and diminished triads for these four modes, we'll be able to apply them in any key center. These web pages are broken up intentionally to make them easy to read online, but you might want a printable copy. To do that, you can download this document in Microsoft Word 7 format , or as an Adobe PDF file .