Piano Chords In The Key Of C Major

Chord I, C major consists of the notes, C – E – G

Chord ii, D minor consists of the notes, D – F – A

Chord iii, E minor contains the notes, E – G – B

Chord IV, F major contains the notes, F – A – C

Chord V, G major contains the notes, G – B – D

G dominant seventh contains the notes, G – B – D – F.

Chord vi, A minor consists of the notes, A – C – E

Lastly, chord vii°, B diminished consists of the notes, B – D – F

Common chord progressions in the key of C major are as follows:

I – IV – V (C – F- G)

I – vi – IV – V (C – Am – F – G)

ii – V – I (Dm7 – G7 – Cmaj7)