Key of C
Nashville Number System chord chart for the key of C
All 7 Chords in the Key of C
| # | Note | Chord | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | C | C | Major |
| 2 | D | Dm | Minor |
| 3 | E | Em | Minor |
| 4 | F | F | Major |
| 5 | G | G | Major |
| 6 | A | Am | Minor |
| 7 | B | Bdim | Diminished |
Common Progressions in C
1 – 4 – 5C – F – G
Classic country & rock1 – 5 – 6 – 4C – G – Am – F
Modern pop & worship1 – 6 – 4 – 5C – Am – F – G
Classic '50s progression2 – 5 – 1Dm – G – C
Jazz turnaround6 – 4 – 1 – 5Am – F – C – G
Minor feel (Despacito, etc.)Quick Reference
Major Chords
IC
IVF
VG
Minor Chords
iiDm
iiiEm
viAm
Diminished
vii°Bdim