staff paper. (No need to repeat notes if they span multiple octaves.) 2. Stack the notes in root position (⛄ form). 3. Check the distance between the root and third. 2W = Major 1.5W = Minor 4. Check the distance between the third and fifth. 1.5 = Major 2W = Minor 5. Label the chord by its root and quality (M/m) below the system. 6. Label chord tones as R, 3, and 5.