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The core idea centers around listening to incomplete chords played by Rick, where he plays only certain notes—often the outer notes of a triad—leaving the internal note unplayed. The listener's task is to identify and mentally "fill in" that missing note. This exercise fosters aural comprehension of chord structures, intervals, and the distinctive qualities of different harmonic modes.
Part 1: Suspended 4th (sus4) and Lydian Triads
The first segment focuses on two specific types of triads:
Lydian Triad: Recognized by its raised fourth scale degree, giving it a bright, floating quality.
Sus4 (Suspended Fourth) Triad: Characterized by the suspended fourth replacing the third, creating a suspended, unresolved sound.