Major chords

Why Do Major Chords Sound Happy and Minor Chords Sound Sad?

Many listeners accustomed to Western music may perceive major chord progressions as joyful while minor chords sound melancholic, though this doesn’t result from how the notes sound but instead from cultural associations formed over time. One study suggests that people feel their happiest when the major 7th chord is associated with positive words such as

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Major Chords – The First Types of Chords Beginners Learn to Play

Major chords are usually the first chords beginners try out when beginning to play chords, constructed using the first, third and fifth notes from a major scale. When playing these chords, use only the tips of your fingers to press them against each string – this will prevent any unintended contact between fingers and strings

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