Major Chord

The Major chord is one of the most basic and fundamental chords in Western music, whose sound is universally perceived as stable, bright, and 'happy'. It is a triad, composed of three notes: the root, the major third, and the perfect fifth. For example, a C Major chord (C Maj) is formed by the notes C (root), E (major third), and G (perfect fifth). This chord serves as the basis for almost all harmonic progressions in major keys and often functions as a point of rest or final resolution, imparting a sense of completeness.

Common Progressions

• I - IV - V (the most recognizable and used progression in popular and classical music, which creates a cycle of tension and resolution)
• I - vi - IV - V (frequently used in pop, it offers a slightly more melancholic sound but always with a resolution on the V and then on the I)
• I - ii - V - I (common in jazz and blues, it emphasizes the harmonic movement towards the I degree)