How to Remember All 7 Major Triads
Use these 7 words to instantly recall any major triad (Root–3rd–5th):
| Root | Word | Triad | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | ACCEnt | A–C#–E | emphasis |
| B | BiDDeFords | B–D#–F# | city in Maine/town in Devon |
| C | CEilinG | C–E–G | ceiling |
| D | DuFFmAn | D–F#–A | Simpsons character |
| E | EGGBox | E–G#–B | where eggs live |
| F | FACe | F–A–C | face |
| G | GarBeD | G–B–D | dressed |
The Rules
- Letters give Root → 3rd → 5th (in order)
- Double letter = sharp (CC = C#, DD = D#, FF = F#, GG = G#)
- Only B: final S = F# (sharp 5th)
- Bonus: 3rd → Root = 6th, 5th → Root = 4th
That's it. Seven words, all twelve notes covered.