28.38Level 19 — triadic superimposition

Even inside modal harmony, triads can provide useful color.

Over D Dorian:

try:

C major triad: C-E-G.

Relative to D:

♭7, 9, 11.

Try:

G major triad: G-B-D.

Relative:

11, 13, root.

This strongly emphasizes Dorian B natural.