Easy Piano Chords For Beginners

What are “chords”?

Typically three or more notes played together, forming the basis for harmony.

Here are the 12 major Piano Chords

C major – C E G

C sharp major – C♯ E♯ G♯

D major – D F♯ A

E flat major – E♭ G B♭

E major – E G♯ B

F major – F A C

F sharp major – F♯ A♯ C♯

G major – G B D

A flat major – A♭ C E♭

A major – A C♯ E

Bb major – B♭ D F

B major – B D♯ F♯

How do I get started with piano chords?

– Use finger 1, 3 and 5 for the chord-tones

– Start with simple songs that have 2-3 or chords.

– Play the chords on the “one” and play them only when a new chord comes, so you have time to prepare your fingers.

Check out these exercises to put your fingers in the right position.