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This is a 7th chord in the "root" position: Starting from the root (red), the third (blue), the fifth (green), and the seventh (yellow). It has a root, a third, a fifth, and a seventh.

The Augmented Triad is built from only major thirds it also has an "unresolved" sound.

For example, it is written: D dim (Root=D, diminished chord). That is why it is often referred to as a Dominant 7th chord with no root. This gives the chord a sound like it really wants to go somewhere, to be resolved somehow.

The Diminished Triad is made from only minor thirds.

It is written for ex.: Am (Root=A, minor chord).

This gives the sound of "minor" a more "sad," "darker" sound. The Minor Triad is built with a minor third and, on top, a major third.It is written for ex.: E (Root=E, major chord). The Major Triad (a three-note chord) is made of a major third and, on top, a minor third this creates the specific sound of "major" a "happier," "lighter" sound.