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Common chords

Major triads are entered by including the root and an optional duration:

     
     \chordmode { c2 f4 g }

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Minor, augmented, and diminished triads are entered by placing : and a quality modifier string after the duration:

     
     \chordmode { c2:m f4:aug g:dim }

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Seventh chords can be created:

     
     \chordmode { c1:7 c:m7 c:maj7 c:dim7 c:aug7 }

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The table belows shows the actions of the quality modifiers on triads and seventh chords. A more complete table of modifier usage is found at Common chord modifiers.

Modifier Action Example


None The default action; produces a major triad.

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m, m7 The minor chord. This modifier lowers the 3rd and (if present) the 7th step.

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dim, dim7 The diminished chord. This modifier lowers the 3rd, 5th and (if present) the 7th step.

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aug The augmented chord. This modifier raises the 5th step.

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maj, maj7 The major 7th chord. This modifier adds a raised 7th step. The 7 following maj is optional. Do NOT use this modifier to create a major triad.

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See also

Notation Reference: Common chord modifiers.

Snippets: Chords.

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