Creating Chord Progressions In The Key Of C

C Major Scale In 1st Position

Triads Built From The C Major Scale

Triad Names

I. ) C Major

ii.) D minor

iii.) E minor

IV.) F Major

V.) G Major

vi.) A minor

vii dim .) B dim.

Example

Here is a sample progression built from the C major scale/chord system on this page. It also serves to show that a progression doesn't always have to begin with the 1st (tonic) chord.

G - C - G - C - F - G - C