Music is often written and played in these keys: C, AM, G, Em, F, Dm, Bflat, Csharp and Amsharp. Those keys are easier because they have few sharp or flat notes in them. The table below lists these keys and shows the chords which belong in them. Chords in the table are made of notes which belong in the scale of those keys.
* Chords marked with an "*" are alternatives to diminished chords. A "b" means a flat chord. A "3" suggests a third finger pattern.
Chords above are drawn in the chords chart in this book.
Beginners learning to play a keyboard with this method practise the chords in the key of C until they become used to the way they all fit together and lead from one to another. After learning that, they practise the other chords which belong in other keys, chords like F#m, Gm7 and D.
The table is also useful for keyboard musicians who want to form progressions of chords which are easier to play.
Keys, chords, sharps and flats are listed again as text below for anybody who wants to cut and paste them.
Keys list
C nil C F G Am Bb* Dm Em
Am nil Am Dm Em Bb* C F G
G F# G C D3 Am Bm Em3 F#m*
Em F# Em Am Bm F#* G C D3
F Bb F Bflat C Gm7 Am Dm E
Dm Bb Dm3 Gm7 Am Em* F Bflat C
Bb Bb Eb Bflat Eflat F Cm Dm Gm7 Am*
C# All Same as for C key but on black keys.
A#m All Same as for Am key but on black keys.
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