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A chord is a formula in semitones before it is a hand shape, which is why one explanation covers all twelve roots. Read the theory here, then open the chord finder to hear any of the 108 chords and see the keys highlighted.

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Major and Minor Chords Explained Simply

Major chords and minor chords on piano: the semitone formulas, all twelve of each with their notes, how to hear the difference and where they come from.

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