Chords
Chord explorer
Pick a chord type, then see it in the song-friendly keys C, F, G, A, D, E, and Bb. Yellow is the root; mint is every other note to play.
Choose a sound
What kind of chord?
Major triads: bright, stable, and the best place to begin.
Formula: 1 · 3 · 5
Practice it musically
From shape to song
- Play the root alone and say its letter name.
- Add the full chord; let it ring long enough to hear the color.
- Pair it with a nearby chord: C–F–G for major, Am–Dm–Em for minor.
- When it is easy, keep the left-hand root and change only the right-hand shape.
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Original keyboard diagrams
The chord formulas and keyboard diagrams are rendered locally by this site. They are practical reference shapes, not copied images or notation.