Lauren Daigle’s You Say is a popular song written in F Major that stands out for its complexity in terms of Chord-Melody Tension and Chord Progression Novelty as well as near-average Chord Bass Melody scores. Learn how to play this tune on guitar using TheoryTab – a free app with built-in music theory, melody guides, and chord suggestions!
1. C Minor
C minor is an ideal key for creating emotional, pensive music. Many songs written using C minor, like Adele’s “Rollin’ in the Deep” and Coldplay’s “The Scientist”, utilize chord progressions which build tension before finally dissolving into brighter major chords.
This chord progression can add emotional impact to any musical piece and can be utilized across a variety of styles – for instance, Game of Thrones’ theme song opens with a root position C minor chord before moving to G major and providing dramatic contrast before returning back into its original key.
Explore the key of C minor with this piano scale reference that features its notes, formula and structure. Furthermore, it outlines chords found within this diatonic key as well as their inversions for further study.
2. C Major
C Major is a tonal chord composed of three notes that combine to make its signature root note, C. You can arrange these three notes any way you please; just ensure it begins with C and ends on either E or G.
Because the major scale does not include flats or sharps, its tones produce distinctive sounds.
To play the C Major chord, place your index finger at the fifth fret. Although this requires some stretching, its rewards make up for it! Strumming your strings and enjoying this beautiful sound; move up the neck of your guitar until your fingers find other suitable positions where to try this chord out.
3. D Major
D Major is one of the easier open string chords, making it a go-to choice for beginner guitar players. But to ensure maximum effectiveness when performing this chord, keep certain things in mind when doing so: firstly, remembering to press your fingers firmly down onto each note so they stay put; this will prevent them from moving across strings or touching other notes.
Another difficulty of this chord is fretting the thinnest string with your third finger – an awkward task for beginners as their third fingers may not reach all frets.
As a way of helping yourself out here, try practicing by strumming a G or A chord before moving onto D shape – over time you should start getting used to playing this way!
4. E Major
E Major is an elegant and widely popular key that offers both warmth and strength in its soundscape. If you are new to E Major, practice its chords slowly and correctly; practice relaxing your shoulders and hands as this will prevent unnecessary strain.
Practice playing scales on one string while simultaneously naming its name to help reinforce your aural recognition of string names as well as improving finger agility and familiarity with fretboard. Be sure to utilize CAGED patterns found in position one when playing; over time these scale patterns should connect throughout your fretboard.
5. F Major
F major is a key with one flat, and has seven notes in its scale. When learning major scales, it is essential to remember both white note names as well as scale degree names (the intervals between each note).
All major chords can be broken down into two major tetrachords, or four note segments with the pattern 2-2-1 or whole step half step, that make up all major chords. Furthermore, any one major tetrachord may also be inverted and moved higher or lower an octave for inversion purposes.
Based on your situation, F major’s first tetrachord can often be heard; its notes being F – A – C. However, you should also be familiar with its other major chords such as chord ii (a minor chord built upon D); and chord vi (a diminished chord on B).