A major chord is built from a major scale. All major chords have the same forumla:

First note of scale (ONE)
2 whole steps up to ---
Third note of scale (THREE)
1 and a half steps up to ---
Fifth note of scale (FIVE)

Conversely, minor chords have a different formula:

First note of scale (ONE)
1 and a half steps up to ---
Third note of scale (THREE)
2 whole steps up to ---
Fifth note of scale (FIVE)

The Major Chord - Lesson 1

Christopher Schlegel

Tutorial 005 - Introducing ... the Major Chord! (Page 1 of 4)

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