This is a great site, but as a beginner, it is way over my head. I struggle with some forums but I keep pushing along.
I read something that might be helpful for beginners that I'd like to share.
Easy way to find chords:
Every note on the piano (black and white included) is equal to a half step.
Chord Flavor Number Distance between Example using
of notes notes in C as root
half steps
(R = root)
Major 3 R-4-3 C C-E-G
Minor 3 R-3-4 Cm C-Eb-G
Seventh 4 R-4-3-3 C7 C-E-G-Bb
Major seventh 4 R-4-3-4 Cmaj7 C-E-G-B
Minor seventh 4 R-3-4-3 Cm7 C-Eb-G-Bb
Augmented 3 R-4-4 Caug C-E-G
Diminished 3 R-3-3 Cdim C-Eb-Gb
sus 3 R-5-7 Csus4 C-F-G
