Session Two Chords in the Key of G major This session will show you the main chords in the key of G major. In following Sessions, the Keys of D major, A major & E major will be covered. |
G major A minor B minor C major D major E minor The 6 chords above are the main chords in the key of G major. The Key of G major consists of 3 major chords & 3 minor chords. (Each key also has a diminished chord - more of that later!) All Keys follow the same pattern - for example: The Key of D major is: D major, E minor, F# minor, G major, A major & B minor. Have a go at the following 6 Chord Progressions in the Key of G major. Count 4 beats for each chord. Make up some progressions of your own. (In the progressions below Am = A minor; Bm = B minor; Em = E minor) |
1. G
/ / / C / / / G / / / D / / / G / / / 2. G / / / D / / / C / / / D / / / G / / / 3. G / / / Em / / / C / / / D / / / G / / / 4. G / / / Am / / / C / / / D / / / G / / / 5. G / / / Bm / / / C / / / G / / / 6. G / / / Em / / / Am / / / D / / / G / / / |