E Viennese trichord

The E Viennese trichord consists of the E (Perfect unison), F (Minor second) and Bb (Diminished fifth) notes.

Piano keyboard showing the notes for a E Viennese trichord

How to play the E Viennese trichord

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

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