The chord may , for example , be a simple chord with the 1st , 3rd , and 5th notes of the scale in it -LRB- this is called a `` tonic chord '' -RRB- .

The chord may , for example , be a simple chord with the 1st , 3rd and 5th notes of the scale in it -LRB- this is called a `` tonic chord '' -RRB- .
