In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: If you can possibly tell your parents the news without your grandmother or pesky older sister in the room, then that may give you the best outcome. Your parents may have enough to deal with without your grandmother shaking her head or your sister saying "I knew it!" in the background. If you've scheduled a time and place to meet, then try to make it so that no other family members will be home at that time. If you do have a sibling who is always around, be kind and respectful and tell him or her to give you some privacy when you do talk to your parents. If you explain the situation, then your sibling will understand; just try not to tell your sibling the news (if you haven't already) before you tell your parents, or he or she may spill the beans. When you tell your parents your news, you should treat them with kindness and respect. Though it's perfectly natural for you to have a girlfriend, remember that it may take them a little while to get used to this idea and to see that their little boy is growing up so fast. You don't want to drop the news on them in an uncaring or flippant way, making it sound like it's no big deal. Though you don't have to give them your news in the most dramatic fashion ever, you should be kind and sensitive when you do tell them. Put away your phone, make eye contact, turn your body toward them, and give them the love and attention that they deserve. Use courteous language, such as "I thought you should know," or "I know this may be difficult for you, at first" to show that you've really thought this through and care about their reactions. You don't need to give them a big and elaborate speech about how you've wanted a girlfriend for so long. You also don't need to list the twenty best qualities of your girlfriend after you've told them the news. Just tell them that you have a girlfriend, mention one or two heartening facts about her, and tell them that it's important for them to know because you want them to be a part of your life. If they've met the girl or have heard of her, then you can say something like, "You both know I've been spending a lot of time with Jessica recently. Well, the truth is that we started datingshe's my girlfriend. She's very bright and hilarious and you guys will love her once you spend some time with her. I'm very thrilled to be dating her and I want you both to know." If they've never heard of your girlfriend or met her, then you can say something like, "I want you both to be a part of my life and to know what's going on with me. There's something new and exciting that's been happening, which is that I have an amazing new girlfriend. Her name is Jessica and we met on the Student Council. She's really sweet and smart and I know you'll like her once you get to know her." Once you tell your parents the news, it's likely that they'll want to follow up. Make sure you've planned your big talk so that you leave some time to chat with your parents after you give them the news. They may want to know things like where you met your girlfriend, how long you've been dating, or what she's like; this is perfectly natural and you should be patient with them instead of dismissive. They may also not have anything to say right away because they'll be processing what you've told them. You should still stay with them and wait for them to talk to you a bit more instead of ending the conversation. It's likely that your parents will feel a bit left out, and telling them more about your new relationship will make them feel closer to you, even if it's a bit uncomfortable or embarrassing for you. Of course, it's understandable that this news will be important for your parents, even if they accept it completely. They're used to seeing you as their little boy, even if you're a grown teenager, and it may be hard for them to think of you forming romantic relationships with girls. However, this is an inevitable part of life, and even if it's a challenge for them, at first, they'll have to get used to the idea of you dating once they have some time. You can't help the fact that you're growing older and developing an interest in the opposite sex. You can't let your guilt about your parents seeing you in a new light keep you from exploring new and exciting relationships. If your parents are really struggling to wrap their minds around this or if you're just sitting there in awkward silence, then one thing you can do is ask them if they remember what it was like to be your age. If they look back to their teenage years, or even their preteen years, if that's the case, then they'll likely remember also having an interest in members of the opposite sex, and maybe even having a girlfriend or boyfriend or two. This can help them soften toward the situation and see it as a natural process. If they say that they weren't interested in dating at your age, then they may be bluffing; even so, you can casually mention that a few of your friends are also dating without making it seem like you would do something just to copy your friends.
Summary: Try to isolate your parents. Be respectful. Keep it short and sweet. Open yourself up to questions. Don't worry that they'll start seeing you differentlyit's only natural. Ask them if they remember what it was like to be your age.

Problem: Article: A chord is three or more notes. Complex chords may have many notes, but you need a minimum of three. The chords discussed here will all be composed of three notes: a root, a third and a fifth. Every major chord is built on a note called the tonic, or root of the chord. This is the note that the chord is named after and will be the lowest note in the chord. For a C major chord, C is the tonic. It will be the bottom note of your chord. You will play the tonic note with your thumb in your right hand, or with your pinkie in your left hand. The second note in a major chord is the major third, which gives the chord its character. It will be four semitones, or half-steps, above the root. It is called a third because when you play a scale in that key, it will be the third note that you hit. For a C major chord, E is the third. It is four half steps above C. You can count them on your piano (C#, D, D#, E). You will play the third with your middle finger, regardless of which hand you're using. Try playing the root and the third together, to get a sense of how that interval is supposed to sound. The top note in a major chord is called the fifth because if you play a scale it will be the fifth note that you hit. It anchors the chord and makes it complete. It is seven semi-tones above the root. For a C major chord, G is the fifth. You can count the seven semi-tones up from the root on your piano. (C#, D, D#, E, F, F#, G.) You play the fifth with your pinkie in your right hand, or your thumb in your left. All notes can be written at least two different ways, for example Eb and D# are the same note. Therefore, an Eb major chord would sound the same as D# major chord. The notes Eb, G, Bb create an Eb chord. The notes D#, F (F##), A# create a D# Major chord, which sounds exactly like an Eb chord. The two chords are called enharmonic equivalents because they sound exactly the same but are written differently. A few of the common enharmonic equivalents are noted below, but otherwise the article presents only the most common notation of a major chord.
Summary:
Understand what a chord is. Find the root of the chord. Find the major third. Find the fifth. Understand that there are at least two ways to spell a chord.