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.
A1
C♯3
E5
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) |