Theory Tools

Chord DNA Explorer

Analyze chord construction and discover positions across the fretboard

Chord Explorer

Root Note

Chord Quality

Tuning

E A D G B E
Selected Chord: C
Name: C major
Quality: Major
Notes: C - E - G

Chord Components

C
Root
1P
E
Major 3rd
3M
G
Perfect 5th
5P

C on Fretboard

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Theory Breakdown

Formula: 1P - 3M - 5P
Common in: Minor keys, Jazz, Blues
Function: Tonic or Dominant