Overview

Join me as we learn how to play the C major triad together. I'll show you each step clearly and give you easy instructions to follow. Soon enough, you'll be playing songs with confidence!

Why learn triads?

Triads are the smallest chords we can play. They also provide the foundation to all complex chords.

Let’s create a C major triad!

C major triad - C, E, G
C major triad - 1st, 3rd and 5th notes of the C major scale!

What’s the fingering for the C major triad?

C major triad - RH: 1, 3, 5
C major triad - LH: 5, 3, 1.

Finger number chart reference.

Use the fingering reference chart below for a more efficient practice session.