The numeral indicates the scale degree (scale step) of the root of the chord. The format of the roman numeral indicates the chord quality, as follows: In major keys, I, IV, and V are major; ii, iii, and vi are minor; and the leading tone chord is diminished.

There are four basic steps used to create a Roman numeral analysis in a piece of music:

1. Stack the sonority into thirds.
2. Identify the quality of the triad (or tetrad)
3. Identify the name of the triad from the root (bottom note once stacked in thirds)
4. Identify the position from the chord factor in the bass.

An escape tone (ET) is approached by step and then skips in the opposite direction. Escape tones are not accented – they occur in between the two chords. An appoggiatura (App.) is approached by skip and then steps in the opposite direction. An appoggiatura is approached by leap and then steps in the opposite direction.

In music, Roman numerals are used to represent chords, coordinating with scale degrees 1-7. For instance, “IV” denotes the chord built on the fourth degree of a scale.

Therefore, a bass note with a “6” beneath it automatically means that that bass note represents the third of a chord, and that there will be two notes — one at an interval of a 3rd, and one at an interval of a 6th — above it.

How to Analyse a Chord Progression

1. Analyse the overall Form of the song;
2. Analyse the First Level Chord Progression – this looks at each individual chord as a separate, standalone entity;
3. Analyse the Second Level Chord Progression – this looks at only the structurally important chords and functionality, ignoring immaterial passing chords.

A chord progression is a series of chords played in a sequence. When identifying chords within a progression, the main task is to find their harmonic functions within the key, which means to compare the chord to the tonic of the key. The harmonic functions are written with the Roman numerals I, II, III, IV, etc.

ANSWER: The numbers that you see in chord symbols refer to the major scale from which the chord is derived. For example, a C6 chord has the sixth step (or degree) of the C scale, i.e. the A note. Most of the advanced chords are based on one of two triads: the major triad which is 1 – 3 – 5 of the scale.

The numerals on top represent the scale degree from which each chord is derived. These are the chord numbers. Note that this also denotes the chord quality. Uppercase numerals represent major chords while lowercase numerals represent minor chords.

F major

C7 (cervical vertebra): C7 is the symbol for the 7th cervical (neck) vertebral bone (C7) which is sometimes called the prominent vertebra due to the length of its spinous process (the projection off the back of the vertebral body).

Common names for this chord are C7, C dominant 7 and C dom7. To form a C dom7 chord, combine the first, third, fifth and flat seventh note of the C major scale. (1 – 3 – 5 – 7b). These are the root, major 3rd, perfect 5th and minor 7th of the scale. The notes used in a C7 chord are C E G and Bb.

Of all the seventh chords, perhaps the most important is the dominant seventh. It was the first seventh chord to appear regularly in classical music. The name comes from the fact that the flat seventh occurs naturally in the chord built upon the dominant (i.e., the fifth degree) of a given major diatonic scale.

C7 Guitar Chord (A7 Shape)

1. Barre your first finger from the 3rd fret of the A string (5th string) to the high E string. (1st string.)
2. Place your 3rd finger on the 5th fret of the D string. (4th string.)
3. Place your 4th finger on the 5th fret of the B string. (2nd string.)
4. Strum from the A string. (5th string.)

double high C

A major seventh uses the standard triad pattern for a major chord, then adds a note four semitones on top. So that’s C-E-G-B, for example. A minor seventh is similar, but adds three semitones on top of a minor chord – say, C-Eb-G-Bb. One more variant is the dominant seventh.

The Dm7 chord is comprised of the same three chords that make up the D minor chord (D, F, and A) with the addition of the seventh interval – the C note – to create its distinct sound. When playing the Dm7 chord, you’ll blend the following four notes: D, F, A and C.

The Cm (or C minor) chord embodies an expressive softness when played. It can elicit a sobering passion, longing, or solemnity. The soft and somber nature of the chord makes it well-suited to ballads of unrequited love or songs that have a downtrodden feel.

One of the most common ways to play the Cadd9 chord is in the open position. Start by placing your index finger on the 2nd fret of the D string. Next, place your middle finger on the 3rd fret of the A string, followed by your ring finger on the 3rd fret of the B string.

Sus4 (or just sus) stands for „suspended 4th“. The 3rd of a major or a minor chord is suspended and replaced by a perfect 4th. The sus2 chord on your lead sheet may just be meant as an add9 chord without the 3rd being played. …