Consolidation & Review of All Chords + Common Guitar Keys

Course: Minor Pentatonic vs Major Pentatonic for Beginners

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Here's the most essential music theory concept for guitarists - musical keys. This knowledge explains why certain chords sound great together and helps you understand song structure across all genres.

  • Key of E major: using E, A, and D major chords in songs like "Back in Black"

  • Key of A major: how "Wild Thing" and "Chasing Cars" use A, D, and E combinations

  • Key of G major: incorporating minor chords with G, C, D, and E minor/A minor

  • How to identify a song's key by listening for the "home" chord

  • Why the same chords can work in different keys (like Sweet Home Alabama vs Brown Eyed Girl)

You'll see that this isn't just theory - it's practical knowledge that explains why you've been practicing certain chord changes together. Understanding keys helps you learn songs faster and even write your own music using chords that naturally sound good together.

Next Up: 2nd Most Common Strum DDDDU & Accents

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