6.15 The primary degrees in E major
Category: Harmony | Tags: Primary degrees |
Theory
In this chapter, I’ll teach you which tones in the E major scale make up the first, fourth and fifth degree, and the dominant seventh chord. The examples demonstrate different ways of playing these chords. You’ll learn how to recognise these chords and build them yourself in the exercise.
1. The first degree (I)
The first degree (I) is comprised of the notes: E G# B.
Examples
2. The fourth degree (IV)
The fourth degree (IV) is comprised of the notes: A C# E.
Examples
3. The fifth degree (V)
The fifth degree (V) is comprised of the notes: B D# F#.
Examples
4. The dominant seventh chord (V7)
The dominant seventh chord (V7) is comprised of the notes: B D# F# A.
Examples
5. Practise
Harmony exercise 6m: practise recognizing the primary degrees in E major.
Get the full course6. Table of degrees for E major
For completeness, I’ll also give you an overview of all the degrees in the E major scale.
Degrees in E major |
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Degree | Root | triad |
I | E | E G# B |
II | F# | F# A C# |
III | G# | G# B D# |
IV | A | A C# E |
V | B | B D# F# |
V7 | B | B D# F# A |
VI | C# | C# E G# |
VII | D# | D# F# A |
Summary
The primary degrees in E major
- The first degree (I) is comprised of the notes: E G# B
- The fourth degree (IV) is comprised of the notes: A C# E
- The fifth degree (V) is comprised of the notes: B D# F#
- The dominant seventh chord (V7) is comprised of the notes: B D# F# A
Practise
Harmony exercise 6m: practise recognizing the primary degrees in E major.
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