How to build a major chord
A major triad stacks a major 3rd and a minor 3rd: root, major 3rd and perfect 5th. It is the most common chord in Western music.
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Chord
B♭ major chord
B♭ is a major chord with the notes B♭, D, F. The same chord spelled from A♯ is A♯.
B♭1
D3
F5
Intervals
| Note | Interval | Semitones |
|---|---|---|
| B♭ | root | 0 |
| D | major 3rd | 4 |
| F | perfect 5th | 7 |
Inversions
| Root position | B♭ – D – F | |
| 1st inversion | D – F – B♭ (B♭/D) | |
| 2nd inversion | F – B♭ – D (B♭/F) |