A chord

Explore the notes of A and compare one voicing on each instrument.

A is a major chord built on A. Its chord tones are A · C# · E.

Chord tones
A · C# · E
Semitones from the root
0 · 4 · 7

Piano keys

A: Piano keysAEC#
Highlighted keys show the listed MIDI pitches. A chord can also be played in other octaves and inversions. A · C# · E · MIDI 69 · 73 · 76

Guitar voicing

A: Guitar voicing23456×E2A2D3G3B3E4
Open string× Muted stringFret: 26
Dots mark frets, not finger numbers. One complete voicing is shown, not the only possible shape. Higher positions may be used; choose a comfortable alternative if needed.

Ukulele voicing

A: Ukulele voicing910111213G4C4E4A4
Open string× Muted stringFret: 913
Dots mark frets, not finger numbers. One complete voicing is shown, not the only possible shape. Higher positions may be used; choose a comfortable alternative if needed.

Guitar: E2 A2 D3 G3 B3 E4. Ukulele: G4 C4 E4 A4 (high G).

Compare chord qualities

Sixty chords, three layouts

Each entry lists the tones, then one piano, guitar and ukulele voicing. Other shapes can still be valid.

Guitar chord practice

Know which notes make the chord

Each entry identifies the root, quality and chord tones. Enharmonic spellings preserve musical meaning, even when two names share a piano key.

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Piano keys in a bright music room

Compare three instrument layouts

See piano pitches and one guitar and ukulele voicing. A voicing may repeat notes or use a higher position; it is not the only way to play the chord.

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Turn a little theory into something you can hear

  1. Choose a root and quality

    Start with a major or minor triad, then compare a seventh chord.

  2. Read the notes

    Match the chord tones to the piano keys and string diagrams.

  3. Check the voicing

    Read the fret numbers, open strings and muted strings before playing.

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A few things worth knowing

No. It contains 12 roots and five qualities, including Bm, Em7 and Cmaj7. More qualities can be added to the same structure later.

Give the idea a sound

Start small, listen closely and try one change at a time.

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