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
D♭ major chord
D♭ is a major chord with the notes D♭, F, A♭. The same chord spelled from C♯ is C♯.
D♭1
F3
A♭5
Intervals
| Note | Interval | Semitones |
|---|---|---|
| D♭ | root | 0 |
| F | major 3rd | 4 |
| A♭ | perfect 5th | 7 |
Inversions
| Root position | D♭ – F – A♭ | |
| 1st inversion | F – A♭ – D♭ (D♭/F) | |
| 2nd inversion | A♭ – D♭ – F (D♭/A♭) |