
The primary chords for any major key are the I, IV, and V chords of its corresponding major scale. For D Major, the primary chords are: D, G, A, and A7.
From the primary and secondary chords of a major key, countless songs and chords progressions can be played.
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Primary Chords
Every major key has three major triads, three minor triads and one lone diminished triad.
The primary chords for this key are are the three major chords, the I , IV , and V chords and the 4-part V chords. Additionally, the 4-part V chord, is also considered a primary chord in a major key. These chords form the foundation of chord progressions and harmonies in any major key.
The primary chords for any major key are the I, IV, and V chords of its corresponding major scale. For D Major, the primary chords are: D, G, A, and A7.
From the primary and secondary chords of a major key, countless songs and chords progressions can be played.
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Primary Chords
Every major key has three major triads, three minor triads and one lone diminished triad.
The primary chords for this key are are the three major chords, the I , IV , and V chords and the 4-part V chords. Additionally, the 4-part V chord, is also considered a primary chord in a major key. These chords form the foundation of chord progressions and harmonies in any major key.
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Primary Chords - D Major.

The secondary chords for any major key are the II, III and VI chords of its corresponding major scale. For D Major the secondary chords are: Em, F#m and Bm. From the primary and secondary chords of a major key countless songs and chords progressions can be played. This lesson covers the basic open position chords for D Major.
Primary Chords - D Major.