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In music theory, a major chord ( A major triad can also be described as a major third interval with a minor third interval on top or as a root note, a note 4 semitones higher than the root, and a note 7 semitones higher than the root. A minor chord ( An augmented chord is like a major chord, but with a raised fifth. An example of a major chord is the C major chord, which consists of the notes C, E and G. ![]() A C major chord in its root position, first inversion, and second inversion, respectively
![]() A major chord in just intonation is tuned to the frequency ratio 4:5:6 ( The major chord, along with the minor chord, is one of the basic building blocks of tonal music and the common practice period. It is considered consonant, stable, or not requiring resolution. In Western music, a minor chord, in comparison, "sounds darker than a major chord."[2] Major chord tableSee alsoNotes
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