Major Chords – Learn Piano for Beginners

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Major chord (symbol: M or Maj) or Major triad, is used in most of the songs. Here, we will learn how to play major chords in all 12 keys.
 
First, you want to learn how major chords are constructed. The formula for major chord is:
 
1 – 3 – 5 

        1 – Root Chord
        3 – Major Third (has four half steps above the root note)
        5 – Perfect Fifth (has seven half steps above the root note)

 

For example:
 
By applying the formula of
1 – 3 – 5, or
Root – Major Third – Perfect Fifths
 
The three notes of the C Major Chord (Symbol is M, or Maj) are:
C – E – G
 
Major Chords Chart in all 12 Keys below:

 

Chord Root – Major 3rd – Perfect 5th
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C C – E – G
D D – F# – A
E E – G# – B
F F – A – C
G G – B – D
A A – C# – E
B B – D# – F#
F#(Gb) F# – A# – C# (G#-B#-D#)
Ab Ab – C – Eb
Bb Bb – D – F
Db Db – F – Ab
Eb Eb – G – Bb

 
 

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Now, access Free online Virtual Piano to practice playing these major chords in the above.


 

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Other Major Chord Types


Chord Name Formula Symbol
Major Chord (Major Triad) 1 – 3 – 5 M or Maj
Major 6 1 – 3 – 5 – 6 Maj6
Major 7 1 – 3 – 5 – 7 Maj7
Major 9 1 – 3 – 5 – 7 – 9 Maj9
Major 11 1 – 3 – 5 – 7 – 9 – 11 Maj11
Major 13 1 – 3 – 5 – 7 – 9 – 11 -13 Maj13


 
 
Find any Chords with this Free virtual Piano Chords Chart:
 
 
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Lesson 10
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