🎵 Part 1: Chord Knowledge

1. In the key of C major, which chord is the I chord?

F major

C major

G major

A minor

2. What are the three notes in the IV chord (F major)?

The notes are: _______, _______, and _______

3. Which of these chords are commonly used in pop music? (Tick all that apply)

I (C major)

IV (F major)

V (G major)

vi (A minor)

4. The vi chord in C major is:

C major

F major

G major

A minor

🎹 Part 2: Chord Progressions & Application

5. Write the chord names for this common pop progression using Roman numerals:

C major → F major → G major → A minor

_____ → _____ → _____ → _____

6. Create your own 4-chord progression using I, IV, V, and vi chords. Write the chord names below:

7. Explain how changing the order of chords can affect the mood of a song:

8. Name one popular song that uses the I-V-vi-IV chord progression:

Song title: _________________________________

🎸 Part 3: Quick Quiz & Reflection

9. Fill in the missing notes for each chord in C major:

C major (I): C - _____ - G

F major (IV): F - _____ - C

G major (V): G - _____ - D

A minor (vi): A - _____ - E

10. Describe one thing you found challenging about playing chords today and how you might improve:

11. How might you use these four chords (I, IV, V, vi) in your own songwriting?

Chord Foundations Worksheet

Chord Foundations Worksheet

🎵 Part 1: Chord Knowledge

🎹 Part 2: Chord Progressions & Application

🎸 Part 3: Quick Quiz & Reflection

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