Chords to Scales

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Chord: C (Major)

Scale: C Major Scale

Formula: 1-2-3-4-5-6-7

Example: C Major chord from C Major scale

Blue notes are used in the chord. The scale provides the framework for building chords.

Root

3rd

5th

Chord formula: Root + 3rd + 5th notes from the scale

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