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6.4.3
An Example: Scale of C (C Major Key)

Using the key of C major as an example, you can find out exactly which chords are this key’s seven “harmonic degrees” (just a fancy name for “chords”), and which notes make up those chords.

To start, here’s the scale you’re dealing with (Figure 43):

The seven harmonic degrees of the C major musical scale.

FIGURE 43: Scale of C Major (C Major Key)

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