Instruments commonly used to play chords, also called harmonic accompaniment, include the acoustic or electric guitar, piano, organ and electronic keyboards.

For example, triads and sevenths teach how to play chords with accuracy and speed.

Since the bow can play several strings at once, it can play chords.

This makes it easier to play double stops and triple stops, allowing one to play chords with less effort.

These double and triple ocarinas can also play chords.