Chords Triad Id First Inversion Medium — Set 9
Identify this chord: G-B-D
Chord
- Root
- G
- Quality
- major
- Notes
- G
- B
- D
- Question
- Identify this chord: G-B-D
- Notation
- G B D
- Clef
- treble
- Difficulty
- intermediate
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Answer: G major
Identify this chord: E-G-B
Chord
- Root
- E
- Quality
- minor
- Notes
- E
- G
- B
- Question
- Identify this chord: E-G-B
- Notation
- E G B
- Clef
- treble
- Difficulty
- intermediate
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Answer: E minor
Identify this chord: C-E-G
Chord
- Root
- C
- Quality
- major
- Notes
- C
- E
- G
- Question
- Identify this chord: C-E-G
- Notation
- C E G
- Clef
- treble
- Difficulty
- intermediate
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Answer: C major
Identify this chord: Bb-D-F
Chord
- Root
- Bb
- Quality
- major
- Notes
- Bb
- D
- F
- Question
- Identify this chord: Bb-D-F
- Notation
- Bb D F
- Clef
- treble
- Difficulty
- intermediate
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Answer: Bb major
Identify this chord: D-F-A
Chord
- Root
- D
- Quality
- minor
- Notes
- D
- F
- A
- Question
- Identify this chord: D-F-A
- Notation
- D F A
- Clef
- treble
- Difficulty
- intermediate
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Answer: D minor
Identify this chord: A-C-E
Chord
- Root
- A
- Quality
- minor
- Notes
- A
- C
- E
- Question
- Identify this chord: A-C-E
- Notation
- A C E
- Clef
- treble
- Difficulty
- intermediate
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Answer: A minor
Identify this chord: F-A-C
Chord
- Root
- F
- Quality
- major
- Notes
- F
- A
- C
- Question
- Identify this chord: F-A-C
- Notation
- F A C
- Clef
- treble
- Difficulty
- intermediate
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Answer: F major
Identify this chord: B-D-F
Chord
- Root
- B
- Quality
- diminished
- Notes
- B
- D
- F
- Question
- Identify this chord: B-D-F
- Notation
- B D F
- Clef
- treble
- Difficulty
- intermediate
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Answer: B diminished
Identify this chord: G-B-D
Chord
- Root
- G
- Quality
- major
- Notes
- G
- B
- D
- Question
- Identify this chord: G-B-D
- Notation
- G B D
- Clef
- treble
- Difficulty
- intermediate
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Answer: G major
Identify this chord: E-G-B
Chord
- Root
- E
- Quality
- minor
- Notes
- E
- G
- B
- Question
- Identify this chord: E-G-B
- Notation
- E G B
- Clef
- treble
- Difficulty
- intermediate
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Answer: E minor
Teaching Notes
Frequently Asked Questions
What does this Chords worksheet cover?
This chords worksheet focuses on identifying triads, chord progressions, and harmonic relationships. It is aligned with standard music curriculum for beginner to intermediate students and covers the core concepts required at this level. Each worksheet provides structured exercises that build from recognition to application, helping students internalize the concepts through repetition.
How do I use this Chords worksheet for practice or exam prep?
Complete the worksheet independently, then check your answers using the included answer key. For exam preparation, work through multiple set numbers to encounter varied question formats. Each set number generates a unique arrangement of questions. Aim to complete a set in timed conditions once you feel confident — ABRSM and similar exams are time-limited.
What is the best Chords worksheet for my level?
Browse the chords category by grade level: beginner to intermediate worksheets match the curriculum expectations for that stage. Beginners should start with foundational worksheets (Grade 1 equivalent), while more experienced students should select worksheets matching their current exam grade. Teachers can mix levels for differentiated instruction.
How many questions are on each Chords worksheet?
Each chords worksheet contains 15–30 questions, formatted to fit on a single printed page (US Letter or A4). Answer lines and notation staves are included where needed. The worksheet is sized to match the format of formal music theory exam papers so students practice under realistic conditions.
What is the difference between ABRSM, RCM, and Trinity music theory exams?
ABRSM (Associated Board of the Royal Schools of Music), RCM (Royal Conservatory of Music), and Trinity are three major international music examination boards. ABRSM Grades 1–8 are the global standard, especially in the UK, Asia, and international schools. RCM is the standard in Canada. Trinity is popular in some European countries and Australia. The core music theory content overlaps significantly at lower grades, so these worksheets are useful for all three exam systems.