Visual reference

Piano Chord Chart

Compare useful piano chord qualities across every root and print a clean chart.

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Complete major chord spellings
RootNotesFormula
CC · E · G1–3–5
C♯C♯ · E♯ · G♯1–3–5
D♭D♭ · F · A♭1–3–5
DD · F♯ · A1–3–5
E♭E♭ · G · B♭1–3–5
EE · G♯ · B1–3–5
FF · A · C1–3–5
F♯F♯ · A♯ · C♯1–3–5
G♭G♭ · B♭ · D♭1–3–5
GG · B · D1–3–5
A♭A♭ · C · E♭1–3–5
AA · C♯ · E1–3–5
B♭B♭ · D · F1–3–5
BB · D♯ · F♯1–3–5

Piano Chord Chart in one view

This chart groups chord spellings by quality so you can compare the same structure across different roots.

Compare C minor, F minor and G minor to see the recurring 1–♭3–5 formula with key-aware spellings.

Formula and spelling

The table combines a semitone formula with required degree letters. It does not choose the nearest sharp or flat independently for each pitch.

A chart is a reference, not a claim that every chord should be played in close root position.

Compare roots

Read across several roots and identify which interval role remains constant while accidentals change. Open the explorer to hear the same data and compare inversions or direction where applicable.

Keyboard, use and practice

The accessible keyboard answer accompanies the table. Choose three contrasting roots, predict the spelling, then use the generated display to check the letters and accidentals.

  • Predict before revealing.
  • Name degrees and notes.
  • Compare an enharmonic root.
  • Open the related key guide.

Continue in the explorer

Open the related explorer to change the root, hear the result and compare keyboard positions. The family table remains useful for scanning several roots at once.