Diatonic Chords of the Major Scale

In every major key there are 7 basic chords around which most songs revolve. Your understanding of harmony theory will always be linked to these 7 basic chords. Since bass is a harmony instrument, the better you know these essential chords, the better you will play bass.

Lessons in This Block:

What Are Major Scale Diatonic Chords?

Major Diatonic Chords I, ii, iii, and IV

Major Diatonic Chords V, vi, and vii

Applying Major Diatonic Chords in Basslines

The I-V-vi-IV Chord Progression

Diatonic Chords in Fourths

The I-vi-ii-V Chord Progression

The I-vi-IV-V Chord Progression

Diatonic Chord Position with an A-String Root

Analyzing Diatonic Chord Progressions

Next Block: The StudyBass Note Choice Pyramid