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Piano Chord Finder – Notes, Formulas and Sound

Use this piano chord generator to build common chords from any root and see their notes on the keyboard. The finder supports major, minor, diminished, augmented, seventh and suspended shapes. It shows note names, the interval formula and a practical right-hand fingering where a standard beginner option fits. Press Play chord to hear the notes together.

Root noteChord type

Chord

C Major

Notes

C · E · G

Formula

1 · 3 · 5

Right hand

1 · 3 · 5

Choose a chord, then play it. Finger numbers run from thumb (1) to little finger (5).

Start here

How to use piano chord finder

Choose one of the twelve chromatic root notes.
Select a chord quality such as major, minor, dominant seventh or suspended fourth.
Read the chord tones and interval formula shown above the keyboard.
Match the highlighted piano keys and try the suggested right-hand fingering.
Play the chord, then change one setting at a time to hear how its character changes.

Practise better

Beginner tips that make a difference

Learn C, F and G major first because they appear in many beginner songs.

Say each note name while you place your fingers to connect theory and movement.

Compare a major chord with the minor chord on the same root; only the third changes.

Move each chord note to another octave later to explore inversions.

Good questions

Frequently asked questions

What is a chord formula?

A formula describes distances from the root using scale degrees. For example, 1–3–5 means root, major third and perfect fifth.

Are enharmonic spellings included?

The MVP uses sharp note names for a clear compact interface. Notes such as C sharp and D flat sound the same on an equal-tempered piano, but advanced theoretical spelling may differ.

Which hand is the fingering for?

Suggestions are basic right-hand finger numbers. Comfortable fingering changes with inversion, context and hand size.

Can I use these chords for guitar?

The note sets are shared across instruments, but the displayed keyboard and fingering are specifically for piano.