How to Play a Root Position Piano Chord

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Decide the root note.T he root note is the LOWEST note of the chord

   Notice that if the root note is a line note,the 3rd AND 5th notes also lie on a line.If the root note is a space note, the 3rd and 5th notes also lie on a space! , In a minor chord, the MINOR 3rd is used(5-1 =4 frets higher on a guitar counting from a root note).
   
   The 5th is the same for both MAJOR and MINOR chords(8 frets ahead on a guitar counting from a root note) NOTE
   -> If you imagine all the black and white notes as FRETS, you can follow the steps above.
   
   Follow it a few times And you will understand it better by trying to play it.
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   Step 2: the note you would like to build upon

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   Step 3: like a foundation for a house.

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   Step 4: After choosing the root note

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   Step 5: choose the 3rd note and 5th note by counting from the root note.For example

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   Step 6: if C is the root note

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   Step 7: the 3rd note is C

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   Step 8: E.And the 5th note is C

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   Step 9: After getting the root(1st note)

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    Step 10: 3rd note and 5th note

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    Step 11: (if you know how to write notes) you can write them down ONE ON TOP OF THE OTHER because the three notes are played at the same time.

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    Step 12: In a major chord

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    Step 13: the MAJOR 3rd is used(5 frets higher on a guitar counting from a root note).

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