Understanding triads can help you play music better by giving you a strong base to work from. Here’s how they can improve your skills:

1. Chord Construction:

   • Triads are made up of three notes: the root, third, and fifth.
   • There are four main types of triads:
     • Major
     • Minor
     • Diminished
     • Augmented

2. Improvisation Framework:

   • In jazz and classical music, about 70% of music uses triads as the main building blocks.
   • Knowing these structures helps you move between different chords easily.

3. Voice Leading:

   • Triads help you shift smoothly between chords.
   • About 80% of chord changes happen with very small steps, either half-steps or whole-steps.

4. Seventh Chords:

   • Adding a seventh note makes things a bit more complex.
   • Many music styles use seventh chords in about 60% of their progressions, which adds more depth and richness to the music.

By getting a good grasp on triads, musicians can create more interesting melodies and harmonies when they play.