we would have a C minor chord with a major 7th. Now check Example 5! Using the open fifth string as root (A), we then find the b/minor 3rd (C), 5th (E) and G#, the major 7th. Hopefully ...

These notes include: the chord’s root, which functions as a kind of harmonic anchor; its 3rd, which tells you if the chord has a Major or minor quality; and its 7th, which indicates the chord’ ...