The subdominant triad is a triad built on scale degree $\hat{4}$ in a [[major scale|major]] or [[minor scales|minor]] key and typically functions as a [[predominant harmony]]. **Example 1.** Subdominant triad in major. ![[example subdominant triad in major.png]] **Example 2.** Subdominant triad in minor. ![[example subdominant triad in minor.png]]