RELATIONSHIP OF CHORDS

The scale harmonized in thirds establishes the type of chord created at each degree of a Major scale.  Chords built on the first, fourth, and fifth degrees are Major type chords.  Chords built on the second, third, and sixth degrees are Minor chords.  The chord built on the Seventh degree is called a Minor flat five chord.

The chord sequence is:

1. Major 2. Minor 3. Minor 4. Major 5. Major 6. Minor 7. Minor flat five.