How to Play the Major Chords in the Key of D? G A B D

What is a Chord? A chord is just two or more notes played at the same time. We are going to be using three note chords also known as triads.

How to work it out A Major chord consists of the root note A note 4 half tones above the root note called the major 3rd, and A note 3 half tones above the middle note called the perfect 5th.

D Chord simple formula 4-3 half notes G A B D E G A B

A Chord simple formula 4-3 half notes G A B D E G A B

G Chord simple formula 4-3 half notes B D E G A B