Uploaded July 2020 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago
In today's video, we'll talk about what notes are in a major chord. This is a continuation of the chord spelling for baritone ukulele video I did on Tuesday, but this video is not instrument-specific. This video will teach you a few ways to find the notes in a major chord, but as you develop your understanding of intervals, scales, and chords, there will be much easier ways to find and remember chords!
I've been nominated for a local award for Best Jazz Vocalist and would be thrilled if you'd vote for me! Voting is open to everyone (you don't have to be a Nashville resident) at nimadigital.com/vote.
If you'd like to set up a one-on-one lesson, please feel free to email me at contact@abigailflowersmusic.com or visit me at patreon.com/abigailflowersmusic.
TIME STAMPS:
0:00 - intro
0:16 - recap of chord spelling video
1:08 - focus on major triads
1:36 - music theory vs. music in real life
2:52 - main lesson begins
2:59 - defining major triad (root, major 3rd, perfect 5th)
3:38 - intervals
3:44 - major thirds
5:46 - perfect fifths
6:59 - M3 + m3
8:19 - major chord based on major scale
8:52 - practice examples
10:06 - major chord by transposing
10:58 - "homework" questions
11:40 - bonus topic: minor triads
12:37 - thank yous and bloopers
In today's video, we'll talk about what notes are in a major chord. This is a continuation of the chord spelling for baritone ukulele video I did on Tuesday, but this video is not instrument-specific. This video will teach you a few ways to find the notes in a major chord, but as you develop your understanding of intervals, scales, and chords, there will be much easier ways to find and remember chords!
I've been nominated for a local award for Best Jazz Vocalist and would be thrilled if you'd vote for me! Voting is open to everyone (you don't have to be a Nashville resident) at nimadigital.com/vote.
If you'd like to set up a one-on-one lesson, please feel free to email me at contact@abigailflowersmusic.com or visit me at patreon.com/abigailflowersmusic.
TIME STAMPS:
0:00 - intro
0:16 - recap of chord spelling video
1:08 - focus on major triads
1:36 - music theory vs. music in real life
2:52 - main lesson begins
2:59 - defining major triad (root, major 3rd, perfect 5th)
3:38 - intervals
3:44 - major thirds
5:46 - perfect fifths
6:59 - M3 + m3
8:19 - major chord based on major scale
8:52 - practice examples
10:06 - major chord by transposing
10:58 - "homework" questions
11:40 - bonus topic: minor triads
12:37 - thank yous and bloopers
