Piano chord identifier
Tap the keys you’re holding. Shift octaves when you need a wider range.
Tap another string or fret to name the chord.
What is this piano chord identifier?
This page is a free reverse piano chord identifier. Tap the keys that match the notes you are holding and WhatsChord returns one chord name plus fingering diagrams in your browser. No account is required. It names a single chord from your taps and does not scrape songs, YouTube links, or full progressions.
Shift octaves on the keyboard when you need a wider range. Clear resets the selection. Guitar and ukulele modes are available from the tool bar when you switch instruments.
How do I identify a chord on piano keys?
Tap each sounding key on the on-screen keyboard. When enough pitch classes are selected, the result area shows a chord name and diagram options. If more than one name fits the set, choose a candidate in the warning list to lock the reading you want.
The tool compares pitch classes to common chord formulas such as major, minor, seventh, sus, diminished, and augmented shapes when they match cleanly.
How does the piano keyboard map notes?
Each key on the board is a pitch class from the piano layout. Octave shifts move the visible range without changing the chord formula match. You only need the sounding notes; voicing across octaves still maps to the same pitch-class set for naming.
FAQ
What is the piano chord identifier?
This page is a free reverse piano chord identifier. Tap the keys that match the notes you are holding and WhatsChord returns one chord name plus fingering diagrams in your browser. No account is required. It names a single chord from your taps and does not scrape songs, YouTube links, or full progressions.
How do I identify a chord on piano keys?
Tap each sounding key on the on-screen keyboard. When enough pitch classes are selected, the result area shows a chord name and diagram options. If more than one name fits the set, choose a candidate in the warning list to lock the reading you want.
Can this tool name chords from a YouTube link or a full song?
No. WhatsChord only names one chord from notes you tap or select. It does not accept streaming links, upload audio, or build whole-song charts. If you need the name of a shape from a recording, play or hold it yourself and tap those frets, keys, or note chips here instead.
Is WhatsChord a tab editor?
No. This site is a reverse chord identifier: notes in, one chord name and fingering diagrams out. It is not a tablature editor, staff writer, or song library. You will not find measure grids, rhythm strips, or whole-song charts on these pages.
Do I need an account or payment?
No. Every identifier page is free in the browser with no sign-up and no checkout. Instrument and theme preferences may stay in localStorage on your device. Optional native ads may appear below the tool later; they do not cover the fretboard or keyboard.