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
Scale Notes
C
1
D
2
E
3
F
4
G
5
A
6
B
7
Blue notes are used in the chord. The scale provides the framework for building chords.
Chord Construction
C
Root
E
3rd
G
5th
Chord formula: Root + 3rd + 5th notes from the scale
Learning Tips
- • Practice playing scales and then build chords from the same notes
- • Notice how changing the scale changes the chord quality
- • Try playing chord progressions using notes only from their related scales
- • Use this relationship to create melodies that fit over chord changes
- • Experiment with different modes to create variety in your playing