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In this lesson, we’re exploring the key of C Major and how the 1–7 chord system works inside a real musical key.
Chord Diagrams

ROOT

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5

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5/7

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Understanding Further!
Every major key contains seven chords, built from the notes of that scale. In the key of __ major, those chords are built from the _ major scale
The Scale tones
The notes in the Key of C are as follows: C – D – E – F – G – A – B – C


Nashville Number System – Why this matters
Instead of memorizing random chord progressions, we attach a number to every single chord inside of the key using what we just learned. Look below

