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.
D1
F♯3
A5
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) |