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
E♭ major chord
E♭ is a major chord with the notes E♭, G, B♭. The same chord spelled from D♯ is D♯.
E♭1
G3
B♭5
Intervals
| Note | Interval | Semitones |
|---|---|---|
| E♭ | root | 0 |
| G | major 3rd | 4 |
| B♭ | perfect 5th | 7 |
Inversions
| Root position | E♭ – G – B♭ | |
| 1st inversion | G – B♭ – E♭ (E♭/G) | |
| 2nd inversion | B♭ – E♭ – G (E♭/B♭) |