This piano chord chart shows every common chord type (major, minor, 7th, major 7th, minor 7th, sus4, sus2, diminished and augmented) on all 12 roots, with the keys to press marked on a keyboard. Tap a chord name for its inversions, notes and keys, press Play to hear it, or print any chart.
How to read the piano chord diagrams
Each diagram shows two octaves of the keyboard, starting from a C. The marked keys are the ones to press together.
The root (the note the chord is named after) has its own colour; the other chord notes share one colour. Each marked key shows its note name.
The notes are shown in root position: the root at the bottom. Each chord page also shows the inversions (the same notes in a different order).
Finger numbers on piano: 1 thumb, 2 index, 3 middle, 4 ring, 5 little finger, in both hands.
To build any chord yourself, count semitones from the root (every key counts, black and white): major = 4 + 3, minor = 3 + 4, diminished = 3 + 3, augmented = 4 + 4.
Find the root key, then count up in semitones (every key counts, black and white). A major chord is the root, 4 semitones up, then 3 more: C–E–G. A minor chord is the root, 3 semitones up, then 4 more: C–E♭–G. Press the three keys together.
What are the basic piano chords?
The major and minor chords on all 12 roots: the first two charts on this page. With them you can play the main chords of every key. 7th chords add one more note on top. To practise chords in a sequence, play a progression with the chord progression generator.
Are keyboard chords the same as piano chords?
Yes. An electronic keyboard has the same pattern of black and white keys as a piano, so every chord on this chart is played the same way on a keyboard, with the same fingers.
Which fingers do you use for piano chords?
Fingers are numbered 1 (thumb) to 5 (little finger) in both hands. For a three-note chord in root position, a common fingering is 1–3–5 in the right hand and 5–3–1 in the left hand. Hand size changes what feels best.
What does a flat chord mean on piano?
A flat (♭) lowers a note by one semitone: the very next key to the left. D♭ is the black key between C and D, so D♭ major starts on that black key. A sharp (♯) raises a note by one semitone: C♯ is the same key as D♭.
What piano chord is this?
Press the keys in the chord identifier (choose Piano): it names the chord, its notes and its inversion.
Can I print this piano chord chart?
Yes. Each chord type has a "Print this chart" button that prints just that chart. To print everything, use your browser's Print command; choose "Save as PDF" to keep a copy.
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