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Piano Chord Finder & Identifier

Click notes on a playable piano to name any chord, or pick a chord to see and hear it — with inversions, scales and real in-browser sound.

  • 🎧 Audio Tool
  • ✓ Free
  • ✓ No sign-up
  • ✓ Private — runs in your browser
  • ✓ Any device
🎹 Tap notes on the keyboard to name the chord. notes selected
Root note
Root note

Swipe the keyboard sideways for more keys. On a computer, keys A–K (and Z–M) play notes too.

🎵

Play a chord to identify it

Tap two or more keys. This tool names the chord live — every inversion, every alternate spelling — and plays it back. No AI required.

Single note

Add another note to hear an interval, or a third for a chord.

Interval

💪 That's a power chord (e.g. ) — a root and a perfect 5th, no third.

Formula
Notes
Also reads as
Not a standard chord
Unnamed voicing

Closest match:

Notes
Intervals from bass
Formula
Chord tones
Notes

Press Play to hear it ascend a full octave.

🎹 100% in your browser — the piano sound is synthesised live with the Web Audio API (no samples downloaded). Chords are identified from real interval math across every possible root and inversion.

Why you’ll love Piano Chord Finder & Identifier

Instant & freeNo signup, no paywall, no limits — Piano Chord Finder & Identifier works the moment the page loads.
Completely privateEverything runs in your browser. Nothing you enter is ever uploaded or stored on a server.
Works on any deviceFully responsive and touch-friendly — use it on your phone, tablet or desktop.
Instant soundPlays in real time in your browser via the Web Audio API — headphones recommended.

How to use it

  1. 01

    Open it

    No download and no login — the tool is ready right at the top of this page.

  2. 02

    Use it

    Enter your details or start interacting. Everything updates live as you go.

  3. 03

    Get your result

    Copy, download or share your result in a single tap. That’s it.

About Piano Chord Finder & Identifier

Wondering what chord is this? Our free piano chord finder lets you click notes on an interactive keyboard to instantly identify any chord you play or imagine. Whether you're learning music theory, transcribing your favorite songs, or figuring out what your ears are hearing, this chord identifier works entirely in your browser—with no downloads, no account signup, and no waiting.

Go the other direction too: pick any chord from our library and hear it played in real time with authentic piano sound. Explore chord inversions to understand different voicings and how they sound, and discover the scales that contain each chord. This piano chord identifier is fast, accurate, and never stores your data—everything runs on your device.

Whether you're a beginner curious about piano chords and music theory, an experienced musician stuck on a tricky chord progression, or a songwriter trying to match what you've hummed, this free chord namer gives you instant answers. No music reading ability required—just click the piano keys and explore chord names, inversions, and the scales that work with them.

Popular uses

  • ✦ Learning what chords are used in a song by ear when you don't have sheet music.
  • ✦ Understanding chord theory by playing different notes on the piano and seeing their names.
  • ✦ Finding alternative voicings of a chord using inversions for smoother transitions.
  • ✦ Discovering which scales work over a given chord for improvisation.
  • ✦ Identifying mystery chords when transcribing or composing music.

Frequently asked questions

What is a chord identifier?
A chord identifier is a tool that names chords based on the notes they contain. You input the notes by clicking the piano keyboard, and it instantly tells you what chord they form. This helps musicians understand what they're hearing or playing.
How can I find chord names by ear?
Click the notes on the piano in any order and it identifies the chord for you. You can also pick a chord from the list to see and hear it played, making it easy to recognize chords by sound.
Is my data private when I use this?
Completely. This tool runs in your browser with no server uploads or accounts required. Everything happens on your device, so your musical explorations stay private.
What are chord inversions?
Inversions are different voicings of the same chord created by rearranging which notes sit on top. This tool shows you all inversions for any chord so you can hear how they differ. Inversions are essential for smooth chord progressions.
Is Piano Chord Finder & Identifier free to use?
Piano Chord Finder & Identifier is 100% free — no signup, no watermarks and no usage limits. It’s one of 200+ free tools we build and give away.
Why do I tap once before sound plays?
Browsers require a single tap before playing audio. After that first tap, everything works instantly.

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