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2013-02-08
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2021-10-25
Learning Ukulele with Curt
Secondary Chords - C Major
The secondary chords for any major key are the II, III and VI chords of it's corresponding major scale. For C Major, the secondary chords are: Dm, Em and Am. From the primary and secondary chords of a major key, countless songs and chords progressions can be played.
Author(s): Curt Sheller Publisher: Curt Sheller Publications Code: UL44b
Main Category: Chords Main Instrument: Ukulele
Categories: Chords, Scales, Major
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The secondary chords for any major key are the II, III and VI chords of it's corresponding major scale. For C Major, the secondary chords are: Dm, Em and Am.
From the primary and secondary chords of a major key, countless songs and chords progressions can be played.
Secondary Chords
Every major key has three major triads, three minor triads and one lone diminished triad.
The secondary chords for this key are the three minor chords, the II , III , and VI chords. These chords form the foundation of chord progressions and harmonies in any major key.
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