A major chord
A major sounds bright and open and uses the black key C-sharp between A and E.
The keyboard
Build A major yourself on the virtual keyboard: select exactly the notes A – C♯ – E. If your selection is correct, the page confirms the chord. Use “Reset” to start over and “Show solution” to see the reference again.
Structure
Chord symbol: A · Notes: A – C♯ – E
A major consists of A, C-sharp and E. A to C-sharp is a major third, and C-sharp to E is a minor third. In root position, play the white keys A and E with the black key C-sharp between them.