Here’s a clear breakdown of how major, minor, diminished, and augmented chords are formed, step-by-step: --- 1. Start with the Root Pick the note the chord is named after. Example: C. --- 2. Build in Thirds A chord is created by stacking notes in thirds (skipping one note in between). --- 3. The Four Basic Types Major Chord Formula: Root → Major 3rd → Perfect 5th Intervals: 4 semitones 3 semitones Example (C major): C – E – G --- Minor Chord Formula: Root → Minor 3rd → Perfect 5th Intervals: 3 s
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