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♯. The same chord spelled from G♭ is G♭.
F♯1
A♯3
C♯5
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♯) |