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C dim Triad = C E G (1-3-5) with a minor 3rd interval from C to E and a minor 3rd interval

between E and the G. It is called a dim chord because of the dim 5th interval between the C and
the G.
C Aug Triad = C E G# [1-3-#5] with a major interval between both C and E and E and G#. It is
called an augmented chord because of the augmented 5th interval between the C and the G#.
C Maj7 = C E G B [1-3-5-7] indicates a Major chord of four voices [extending one more interval a
major 7th distance from the Root - C].
C dom7 = C E G B [1-3-5-7] indicates a Major chord of four voices [extending one more interval
a minor 7th distance from the Root - C].
C min7 = C E G Bb [1-3-5-7] indicates a Minor chord of four voices [extending one more
interval a minor 7th distance form the Root - C].
C half dim7 = C E G B [1-3-5-7] indicates a dim chord of four voices (with the 5th step
flatted) [extending one more interval a minor 7th distance from the Root - C] This term is
confusing and the chord often appears as min75 - half dim7 is used to differentiate this chord
from the full dim7 and to accommodate its occurrence in the minor keys.
C dim7 = C E G B (A) [1-3-5-7] indicates a dim chord of four voices (with the 5th step
flatted) [extending one more interval a diminished 7th from the Root - C].

Chord Intervals
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