This song employs C and E chords stacked in major thirds to form stable structures for these triads. You will also discover an altered chord (the E7#9) which simply features an E7 chord with an additional flat 9th added on top.
1. G Major
G Major is an upbeat key that’s often used for songs with positive or cheerful themes, as well as having an important place in classical music history: it was used for 69 of Domenico Scarlatti’s 555 keyboard sonatas!
Beginners often learn the chord shape known as an A minor to begin their studies of chord voicings and progressions.
G Major chords and scales do not contain sharps or flats, making learning an easy process for novice musicians. G major chords are also highly versatile; you can play them many different ways – often called inversions – without changing its pitch; this allows musicians to alter the sound without altering pitch; something novice players may struggle with.
2. C Major
C Major is one of the major scales, and when used to write music it often begins with C chord and then works its way through other chords before returning back to C again at the end. This cadence technique is one of the most frequently employed ways of closing off melodies or chord progressions.
As a beginner, C Major white note chord shapes may be useful in getting to grips with how different fingerings feel on the keyboard and becoming comfortable with their use. But don’t spend too long learning just one key or chord type; eventually you should move on and explore others too!
3. E Major
E Major is one of the initial chords to learn as a beginner guitarist, as this chord can be found in numerous songs and understanding its construction, how fingers should be used and related chords will help your guitar-playing develop more rapidly.
Marty provides you with the hand shape that forms E and Am chords as well as how to invert them using various inversion techniques, helping your muscle memory strengthen while giving you better sounding chords every time. Watch below.
Check out this two-inversion C chord that features double root notes for an eye-catching effect! Minimizing the leap can add variety to any major scale chord progression.
4. F Major
F Major is a major scale and chord key with one flat note, meaning you will need to learn how to barricade the first fret using your index finger (one string towards ceiling, another string underneath and finally your ring finger on top).
This type of chord can be very beneficial in playing more intricate songs such as Boulevard of Broken Dreams by Taylor Swift! However, it requires considerable hand strength and coordination in order to master it successfully.
The key of F is an immensely calming and serene note that can be utilized across genres. Master composers such as Schubert and Helmholtz have described its use in conveying “compliance & calm, light & joy, passing regret & religious sentiment”.