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2013-02-08
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2020-02-13
Learning Ukulele with Curt
Secondary Chords - D Major
The secondary chords for any major key are the II, III and VI chords of its corresponding major scale. For D Major the secondary chords are: Em, F#m and Bm. From the primary and secondary chords of a major key countless songs and chords progressions can be played. This lesson covers the basic open position chords for D Major.
Author(s): Curt Sheller Publisher: Curt Sheller Publications Code: UL46b
Main Category: Chords Main Instrument: Ukulele
Categories: Chords
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The secondary chords for any major key are the II, III and VI chords of its corresponding major scale.
For D Major the secondary chords are: Em, F#m and Bm.
Secondary Chords
Every major key has three major triads, three minor triads and one lone diminished triad.
The primary chords for this key are are the three major chords, the I , IV , and V chords and the 4-part V chords. Additionally, the 4-part V chord, is also considered a primary chord in a major key. These chords form the foundation of chord progressions and harmonies in any major key.
From the primary and secondary chords of a major key countless songs and chords progressions can be played.
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