Chords in the Key of C: A Guitar Lesson
Hey everyone! Today, we’re diving into chords in the key of C. After the key of G, C is super common on the guitar. A key is just a group of chords that sound awesome together because they come from the major scale (or the scale for that key).
Understanding the C Major Scale
The notes of the C major scale become the chords in the key of C. Seriously, this is key (pun intended!). If you want to know the chords in B minor, just play the B minor scale, and boom, there you have it. We’re looking at C major, which is nice and simple because there are no sharps or flats. The notes in C major are C, D, E, F, G, A, B, C.
Major and Minor Chords
Now, chords aren’t all major. In every key, you’ve got three major chords and three minor chords. We also have sevenths, but let’s not sweat those for now. So, the three major chords in C are C, F, and G. Or, if you want easier versions, try C major 7, F major 7, and G6. If you’re just starting out, those easier versions are perfect. The cool thing is, these chords always sound great together, no matter the order or timing.
Minor Chords in C
The three minor chords in the key of C are A minor (try A minor 7 for an easier version), D minor (or Dsus2 if you’re a beginner), and E minor. Easy peasy with just two fingers!
Putting It All Together
So, we’ve got six chords in the key of C: C, F, and G (major), and A minor, D minor, and E minor. These chords always sound great together.
It’s a really cool key to play in. If you’re into songwriting, these six chords are gold. They’ll always sound harmonious, no matter how you mix them up.
Final Thoughts on Keys
I hope this lesson helped introduce the concept of keys and how chords work together. If there’s one thing I wish I’d learned earlier, it’s understanding keys. I played guitar for 10 years without really knowing what a key was! Understanding keys helps in every aspect of your guitar playing.
Hope this helped, and I’ll catch you in the next one!
