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→Diatonic Chords
Chords are considered ''diatonic'' to a particular key if they only contain notes found inside that key. The major scale has 7 distinct notes, giving us 7 possible choices for the roots of diatonic chords. Using the 3rds and 5ths of each root that are also found inside the key gives each chord a particular quality. In a major key, there are 3 major, 3 minor, and 1 diminished diatonic chords.
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|+ Diatonic Chords in the Key of C Major
! Scale Degree !! Chord !! Root !! 3rd !! 5th