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♯.
B1
D♯3
F♯5
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♯) |