Chord Calculator
A chord calculator in music is a tool that helps musicians determine the notes that make up a specific chord. It’s particularly useful for beginners learning music theory or for composers exploring new harmonic possibilities.
When you input “C major” into a chord calculator, it would tell you that the chord consists of the notes C, E, and G.
Music Chord Chart
Chord Name | Root Note | Chord Type | Notes |
---|---|---|---|
C Major | C | Major | C, E, G |
D Minor | D | Minor | D, F, A |
G7 | G | Dominant 7th | G, B, D, F |
A Minor 7 | A | Minor 7th | A, C, E, G |
F Major 7 | F | Major 7th | F, A, C, E |
Bm7b5 | B | Half-diminished | B, D, F, A |
Chord Formula
Chords are built using specific intervals from the root note. The formula for a major chord is:
Root, Major 3rd, Perfect 5th
For a C major chord:
- Root: C
- Major 3rd from C: E
- Perfect 5th from C: G
Thus, the C major chord is C-E-G.
How to calculate Chord?
To calculate a chord:
Determine the root note
Apply the chord formula based on the chord type
Identify the resulting notes
Let’s calculate an A minor chord:
Root note: A
Minor chord formula: Root, Minor 3rd, Perfect 5th
Apply the formula:
Root: A
Minor 3rd from A: C
Perfect 5th from A: E
Therefore, the A minor chord consists of the notes A, C, and E.
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