Open Major Chords

Difficulty: beginner

Major chords are built with the 1st, 3rd, and 5th notes of the major scale. They have a strong and resolved sound. Explore the diagrams by pressing the buttons below to hear and see the notes and chord tones of each chord.

Explore these diagrams and see the finger placements, notes, and chord tones of each of these chord shapes.

A Major

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