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.