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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
3 – Major Third (has four half steps above the root note) 5 – Perfect Fifth (has seven half steps above the root note) |
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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 |
| _____ | _________________________ |
| 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 |
Access free  to practice this song now: How to use Z-BOARD For all users (except for those who have a non-touch screen device) – click directly on the keypad of the Z-Board to play that key. |
| Now, access Free online Virtual Piano to practice playing these major chords in the above. |
| 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:
