Piano Chords
Learn piano chords in every key. Explore chord notes, intervals, fingering, inversions, audio examples, and interactive practice tools.
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Browse chords by root note
C
C# / Db
D
D# / Eb
E
F
F# / Gb
G
G# / Ab
A
A# / Bb
B
Popular piano chords
C Major
Major triad
C, E, G
C
D
E
F
G
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
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A Minor
Minor triad
A, C, E
C
D
E
F
G
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
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G Major
Major triad
G, B, D
C
D
E
F
G
A
B
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D
E
F
G
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B
F Major
Major triad
F, A, C
C
D
E
F
G
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B
C
D
E
F
G
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D Minor
Minor triad
D, F, A
C
D
E
F
G
A
B
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D
E
F
G
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E Minor
Minor triad
E, G, B
C
D
E
F
G
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
A
B
G7
Dominant 7th
G, B, D, F
C
D
E
F
G
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
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B
C Major 7
Major 7th
C, E, G, B
C
D
E
F
G
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
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B
A Minor 7
Minor 7th
A, C, E, G
C
D
E
F
G
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B
C
D
E
F
G
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B
F# Minor
Minor triad
F#, A, C#
C
D
E
F
G
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
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F#
C#
Bb Major
Major triad
Bb, D, F
C
D
E
F
G
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
A
B
Bb
E7
Dominant 7th
E, G#, B, D
C
D
E
F
G
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
A
B
G#
Browse by chord type
Open a category to learn the formulas, hear examples in every key, and jump into the explorer or practice tools.
Major
Major chords are the foundation of Western harmony. Built from a root, major third, and perfect fifth, they sound…
1 chord type
Minor
Minor chords lower the third by a half step compared with major. The darker color of root – minor third – perfect fifth…
1 chord type
Seventh
Seventh chords add a fourth note above the triad. Dominant 7ths drive tension toward resolution, minor 7ths sound…
3 chord types
Extended
Extended chords stack 9ths, 11ths, and 13ths above seventh chords. On piano you rarely play every theoretical note —…
9 chord types
Suspended
Suspended chords replace the third with a second (sus2) or fourth (sus4). Without a major or minor third, the harmony…
2 chord types
Diminished
Diminished harmony stacks minor thirds for a tense, unstable sound. Dim and dim7 chords often act as passing or leading…
3 chord types
Augmented
Augmented chords raise the fifth by a half step. The resulting whole-tone color feels unsettled and is often used as a…
2 chord types
Altered
Altered dominants raise or lower chord tones for extra tension before resolving. 7♭5 and 7♯5 keep the dominant function…
2 chord types
Sixth
Sixth chords add the major sixth above a major or minor triad. C6 (C – E – G – A) and Am6 share related notes with…
2 chord types
Added
Added-tone chords keep the triad and add an extra color note — most commonly the ninth — without introducing a seventh.…
1 chord type
Interactive Chord Explorer
Explore piano and guitar chords, hear how they sound, view their notes and intervals, and practice them in every key.
Learn chords in every key
Transpose any chord quality across all twelve roots. Use the explorer to compare shapes, then move into Practice Mode to build muscle memory with a metronome.
Related interactive tools
Reverse Chord Finder
Play notes and identify the chord, inversion, and slash name.
Roman Numeral Converter
Turn I–V–vi–IV and other numerals into chord names in any key.
Chord Recognition Quiz
Identify chords, roots, qualities, and inversions from piano shapes.
Chord Pattern Trainer
Learn and identify reusable chord movement patterns in every key.
Circle of Fifths
See how keys and chords relate on the circle.
Chord Progression Trainer
Practice common progressions with interactive feedback.
Ear Training
Train your ear to recognize chords and progressions.
Metronome
Set tempo, tap the beat, and practice rhythm with a free online metronome.
Your piano chord library
Piano chords are the building blocks of songs. Each chord combines a root note with stacked intervals — usually a third and fifth for triads, with sevenths and extensions adding color.
Use individual chord pages for notes, fingering, inversions, and audio. Open the explorer when you want to switch keys and types interactively, or jump into Practice Mode to drill changes with timing.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the best way to learn piano chords?
- Start with a few common major and minor triads, use the interactive explorer to hear each chord, then practice short changes in time with Practice Mode.
- Can I explore chords in every key?
- Yes. Browse by root note below or open the Interactive Chord Explorer to switch keys and chord types instantly.
- Does Looty Chords include guitar chords?
- The Interactive Chord Explorer includes guitar chord diagrams alongside piano keyboards, fingering, notes, and intervals.
Ready to Practice These Chords?
Use Go Practice to build muscle memory, improve chord changes, and practice chords in every key with guided repetition.
Looking for the interactive tool? Open the Chord Explorer