C Viennese trichord

The C Viennese trichord consists of the C (Perfect unison), Db (Minor second) and Gb (Diminished fifth) notes.

Piano keyboard showing the notes for a C Viennese trichord

How to play the C Viennese trichord

  1. Find C (Root) on the piano keyboard
  2. Add Db (Minor second) — 1 semitone above C
  3. Add Gb (Diminished fifth) — 6 semitones above C
  4. Press all 3 notes simultaneously to sound the C Viennese trichord

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