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
A♭ major chord
A♭ is a major chord with the notes A♭, C, E♭. The same chord spelled from G♯ is G♯.
A♭1
C3
E♭5
Intervals
| Note | Interval | Semitones |
|---|---|---|
| A♭ | root | 0 |
| C | major 3rd | 4 |
| E♭ | perfect 5th | 7 |
Inversions
| Root position | A♭ – C – E♭ | |
| 1st inversion | C – E♭ – A♭ (A♭/C) | |
| 2nd inversion | E♭ – A♭ – C (A♭/E♭) |