In the minor triad is a flat(or black key) and vice versa.īuilding these chords in the same manner as you did the major triads. Middle note in the major is a natural(or white key) then the middle note So you move the "C#" down 1/2 step to "C". If you want to play an "A minor" chord? The "A major" triad is A C# E In other words, you move the middle note of the major triad down 1/2 step.ĮXAMPLE: If you want to play a "C minor" chord, start with the major triad (C E G) and move the "E" down to "Eb". Once you are familiar with the major triads, you are ready for minor. Of the scale so the major chord is E G# B.ĭo you see why it is important to know the key signatures? If you practice building the major triads for all twelve keys using ONLY your knowledge of this formula, you will be glad that you made the effort! What if you want to play an "E major" chord? Remember that the Simple, right? What it means is that to build a major chord, play the 1st, 3rd and 5th notes in major scale.ĮXAMPLE: You want to play a "G major" chord so use G B D.
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