Once you are familiar with the major triads, you are ready for minor. Of the scale so the major chord is E G# B.ĭo you see why it is important to know the key signatures? If you practice building the major triads for all twelve keys using ONLY your knowledge of this formula, you will be glad that you made the effort! What if you want to play an 'E major' chord? Remember that the Simple, right? What it means is that to build a major chord, play the 1st, 3rd and 5th notes in major scale.ĮXAMPLE: You want to play a 'G major' chord so use G B D.
