Chord Construction
Understanding Chord Construction
Chords are built by stacking specific intervals above a root note. The type of intervals used determines the quality and character of the chord.
Chord Types
Major Triads
Built with a major third and perfect fifth above the root
C Major:
F Major:
Try it on the piano:
C4
C#4
D4
D#4
E4
F4
F#4
G4
G#4
A4
A#4
B4
C5
C#5
D5
D#5
E5
F5
F#5
G5
G#5
A5
A#5
B5
C6
Interactive Practice
What intervals make up a major triad?
What intervals make up a minor triad?
Daily Practice
Master chord construction with these exercises:
- Build major and minor triads starting on different roots
- Practice identifying chord qualities by ear
- Experiment with adding sevenths to triads
- Create chord progressions using different chord types