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We've already learned all the open position chords diatonic to C Major. Let's learn some common non-diatonic chords: E, A, and D major.
== PreReqs ==
* [[C Major Chord]]
* [[F Major Chord]]
== E Major ==
0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 3 4 0 1 2 3 4
If you remember the F major barre chord, this is the exact same shape, except we use the open strings instead of the barred index finger. The Em chord diatonic to the key of C Major consists of (E G B). We know that the only difference between a major and minor chord is the 3rd. We raise the G a half step to G#, and we have the E major chord.
== A Major ==
== Homework ==
Practice the above chord shapes. These chords are all 4ths of each other and sound pretty decent played in a quick progression. Try playing E - A - D, then D - A - E. Really focus on the shapes of the root position chords - we will be using these shapes heavily later on.
== Q & A ==
== Related Lessons ==
* [[B Diminished|Prev: B Diminished]]
* [[Music Theory - Minor Keys|Next: Music Theory - Minor Keys]]
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