Piano Chord Chart
The Piano Chord Chart is a music reference tool covering piano chord chart, piano chords chart, piano notes chart, piano keyboard notes chart. Use the chart below to look up values instantly. Printable and downloadable versions are available on this page.
Piano Chord Finder
Select a root note and chord type to see highlighted keys on the keyboard diagram.
Piano Major Chord Chart
| Chord Name | Root Note | Notes in the Chord | Intervals from Root |
|---|---|---|---|
| C Major | C | C – E – G | Root + Major 3rd + Perfect 5th |
| D Major | D | D – F# – A | Root + Major 3rd + Perfect 5th |
| E Major | E | E – G# – B | Root + Major 3rd + Perfect 5th |
| F Major | F | F – A – C | Root + Major 3rd + Perfect 5th |
| G Major | G | G – B – D | Root + Major 3rd + Perfect 5th |
| A Major | A | A – C# – E | Root + Major 3rd + Perfect 5th |
| B Major | B | B – D# – F# | Root + Major 3rd + Perfect 5th |
| Db / C# Major | Db/C# | Db – F – Ab | Root + Major 3rd + Perfect 5th |
| Eb Major | Eb | Eb – G – Bb | Root + Major 3rd + Perfect 5th |
| F# / Gb Major | F#/Gb | F# – A# – C# | Root + Major 3rd + Perfect 5th |
| Ab Major | Ab | Ab – C – Eb | Root + Major 3rd + Perfect 5th |
| Bb Major | Bb | Bb – D – F | Root + Major 3rd + Perfect 5th |
Source: Standard music theory — major chord construction
Piano Minor Chord Chart
| Chord Name | Notes in the Chord | Intervals from Root |
|---|---|---|
| C minor | C – Eb – G | Root + Minor 3rd + Perfect 5th |
| D minor | D – F – A | Root + Minor 3rd + Perfect 5th |
| E minor | E – G – B | Root + Minor 3rd + Perfect 5th |
| F minor | F – Ab – C | Root + Minor 3rd + Perfect 5th |
| G minor | G – Bb – D | Root + Minor 3rd + Perfect 5th |
| A minor | A – C – E | Root + Minor 3rd + Perfect 5th |
| B minor | B – D – F# | Root + Minor 3rd + Perfect 5th |
| C# / Db minor | C# – E – G# | Root + Minor 3rd + Perfect 5th |
| Eb minor | Eb – Gb – Bb | Root + Minor 3rd + Perfect 5th |
| F# minor | F# – A – C# | Root + Minor 3rd + Perfect 5th |
| Ab minor | Ab – B – Eb | Root + Minor 3rd + Perfect 5th |
| Bb minor | Bb – Db – F | Root + Minor 3rd + Perfect 5th |
Common Extended Chords Chart
| Chord Type | Formula (intervals) | Example — C chord |
|---|---|---|
| Major 7th (Maj7) | Root + Major 3rd + Perfect 5th + Major 7th | Cmaj7 = C – E – G – B |
| Minor 7th (m7) | Root + Minor 3rd + Perfect 5th + Minor 7th | Cm7 = C – Eb – G – Bb |
| Dominant 7th (7) | Root + Major 3rd + Perfect 5th + Minor 7th | C7 = C – E – G – Bb |
| Diminished (dim or °) | Root + Minor 3rd + Diminished 5th | Cdim = C – Eb – Gb |
| Augmented (aug or +) | Root + Major 3rd + Augmented 5th | Caug = C – E – G# |
| Suspended 2nd (sus2) | Root + Major 2nd + Perfect 5th | Csus2 = C – D – G |
Source: Standard music theory — chord extensions
Piano Chord Finder
Select a root note and chord type to see which keys to press highlighted on an interactive keyboard diagram. Use the inversion selector to view first and second inversions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the notes in a C major chord?
A C major chord contains three notes: C, E, and G. These notes are the root, major third, and perfect fifth of the C major scale.
What is the difference between major and minor chords?
The difference is the third — a major chord uses a major third (4 semitones above the root) while a minor chord uses a minor third (3 semitones above the root). Major chords are generally described as sounding happy or bright while minor chords sound sad or moody.
What are the easiest piano chords to learn first?
C major (C–E–G) is the most common starting chord because it uses only white keys. A minor (A–C–E) and G major (G–B–D) are equally important and complete the three most essential beginner chords.
How do I read a chord chart for piano?
A piano chord chart shows the notes in each chord — play all the listed notes simultaneously with your right hand (or spread between both hands for fuller voicing). The root note is typically at the bottom.
What is a 7th chord?
A 7th chord adds a fourth note — the seventh interval above the root — to a basic triad. The dominant 7th (C7 = C–E–G–Bb) is the most common and creates a strong pull toward resolving to the chord a fifth below.
What is an inversion?
A chord inversion plays the same notes but with a different note at the bass (bottom). First inversion puts the third at the bottom — C major first inversion is E–G–C. Second inversion puts the fifth at the bottom — C major second inversion is G–C–E.
What is the circle of fifths?
The circle of fifths is a diagram arranging the 12 musical keys in a circle where each adjacent key is a fifth apart. It is used to understand key relationships, modulation between keys, and chord progressions — the I–IV–V progression is built on adjacent positions in the circle.
How many piano chords are there?
There are 12 possible root notes and dozens of chord types (major, minor, 7th, 9th, diminished, augmented, suspended, etc.) giving hundreds of distinct chords. In practical popular music the vast majority of songs use between 3 and 6 chord types.