Chord Diagrams
Chord shapes can be illustrated by using chord diagrams. In this book, chord diagrams will be used to illustrate each new chord.
C Major
If you are not familiar with any notes given on the stave or any terms used, please see Progressive Keyboard Technique.
The G Major Chord
The G major chord is constructed from the G major scale. When the major chord formula is applied to the G major scale, it can be seen that the G chord contains the notes G, B and D.
G Major Scale
G Major
Play the three notes of the G chord with the first, third, and fifth fingers of your right hand, individually, and then together as shown in the following example.
Once you are confident you know the G chord, practice changing between G and C as shown here.
The F Major Chord
The F major chord is constructed from the F major scale. When the major chord formula is applied to the F major scale, it can be seen that the F chord contains the notes F, A and C.
F Major Scale
F Major
Play the three notes of the F chord with the first, third, and fifth fingers of your right hand, individually, and then together as shown in the following example.
Once you are comfortable with the F chord, try combining it with G and C.
