This is the longest part of this discussion, but will be broken down, chord by chord.

Right now you have been given enough information that you might be able to "skate" through this one.

Also "the number's" will be discussed again.

MAJOR CHORD'S
(symbol-Cma.,Ema.,etc...)
1-3-5

The numbers numbers chart explains that the notes for a "root", or major chord, are found under the column numbers 1-3-5.

Any "root" for any chord can be found in this way.

A C maj. chord, according to the numbers chart and based on the 1-3-5 pattern, shows the notes C-E-G.

Using the 1-3-5 pattern, the notes for an E maj. "root" chord are; E-G#-B.

Go through the numbers chart and see how many more you can do.

Before we go any further in this chapter, let me explain a very important detail.

The minor, seventh, flats and sharp's and all the chords explained on this website, start from the "root" or 1-3-5 chord position.

MINOR CHORDS
(sym.-Am.,Gm.,etc... )
1-3-5 +b3

To build minor chords, the numbers chart reads that you have to "Flat the 3rd".

Using the 1-3-5 system, a C maj. has the root note's C-E-G, the 3rd being the E.

If you will recall, to flat a note it must be lowered in tone a half-step.

If the E is lowered in tone a half- step, it becomes an Eb, so the notes in a Cm. chord are C-Eb-G.

Build an E minor from an E maj chord. The notes in an E maj. are E-G#-B, the 3rd being a G#.

If the G is lowered in tone a half- step(flatted) it becomes a G.

So the notes for an E minor are E-G-B!

Work out some other minor chords with pencil, paper and the numbers chart.