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The major third defines this triad. Its familiar, clear sound works in pop, rock and folk, but its role depends on the key: the same major chord can feel settled as or expectant as .
Try it on your guitar
Compare a major triad with its maj7 and add9 versions. Keep the same root and listen to the colour of the added note.
Tonic — a point of rest and the centre of the key.
Progression
Chords: 0Choose a chord and add it here, or start with a preset.
Playback settings
Add chords or choose a preset to hear your progression.
Guitar: FluidR3 · credits & licenceChanging the key transposes the progression. Changing the mode starts a new progression.