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, refer to the glossary of musical terms at the end of the book.
The G Major Chord
The G major chord is constructed from the G major scale. Using the major chord formula on the G major scale, it can be seen that the G chord contains the notes G, B and D.
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.
The F Major Chord
The F major chord is constructed from the F major scale. Using the major chord formula on the F major scale, it can be seen that the F chord contains the notes F, A and C.
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 next example.
