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
F major chord
F is a major chord with the notes F, A, C.
F1
A3
C5
Intervals
| Note | Interval | Semitones |
|---|---|---|
| F | root | 0 |
| A | major 3rd | 4 |
| C | perfect 5th | 7 |
Inversions
| Root position | F – A – C | |
| 1st inversion | A – C – F (F/A) | |
| 2nd inversion | C – F – A (F/C) |